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The Indianapolis Colts' 2026 Draft Class was viewed as one of the best classes of the cycle in terms of overall value, but none of their draft selections spoke more to this than their 7th-round pick of Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Colts landed one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the league is going to regret letting him fall

The Indianapolis Colts and one of their 2026 NFL Draft picks are going to make the rest of the league seriously regret passing on him and letting him fall into Indy’s lap so late in the draft.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 27

Colts' Top Steal of 2026 NFL Draft Has Ridiculous Value

The Indianapolis Colts will welcome eight new talents from their 2026 NFL draft class after putting together what many consider to be an excellent group over the weekend.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 25

Former Oklahoma WR Deion Burks Selected With Fourth-to-Last Pick in NFL Draft

After spending his final two years of college eligibility at Oklahoma, Deion Burks will get the chance to play at the professional level. The Indianapolis Colts selected Burks — a wide receiver who played for the Sooners during the 2024 and 2025 seasons — with the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

How Many Players Could Oklahoma Have Drafted on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?

No Sooners were taken during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but Oklahoma won't get shut out on Friday. The second round of the draft gets underway at 6 p.m., and defensive linemen R Mason Thomas and Gracen Halton and receiver Deion Burks all could hear their names called by the time the third round of the draft concludes.

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College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 20

Oklahoma Sooners star turns tragedy into triumph, goes out on top despite College Football Playoff loss

The Oklahoma Sooners 2025 season has come to an end after a heartbreaking 34-24 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 30

How Oklahoma WRs Deion Burks, Isaiah Sategna Lifted Sooners’ Offense vs. LSU

With Oklahoma’s offense lagging, the Sooners’ top two receivers came in clutch. Wideouts Deion Burks and Isaiah Sategna scored OU’s only touchdowns of the night in the Sooners’ 17-13 win over LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 30, 2025

Oklahoma Looking for Opportunities to get Deion Burks the Ball

Deion Burks was Oklahoma’s go-to receiver last season before injuries slowed his season. This season, he looked like he’d slid right back into the role seamlessly over the first two games.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28, 2025

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle to Prioritize Getting Veteran Wideout More Opportunities

The No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners have plenty of opportunities before them to make their losses to Mississippi and Texas feel like distant memories. A road matchup with the No.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 30, 2025

Oklahoma WR Deion Burks Nominated for Another Prestigious College Football Award

Another Oklahoma player has landed on another college football watch list — this one for a prestigious honor that acknowledges contributions both on and off the field.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 27, 2025

Oklahoma’s Deion Burks on State of Wide Receiver Room: ‘Same Expectations’

Through only four games, Oklahoma has almost seen as much production out of its receivers and tight ends as it did in the entire 2024 season. Four Sooners — tight end Jaren Kanak and wide receivers Isaiah Sategna, Deion Burks and Keontez Lewis — have already eclipsed 200 receiving yards on the young season.

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 24, 2025

Why WR Deion Burks Believes Oklahoma's Rushing Attack is About to Get a Big Boost

The Sooners made a big splash in the transfer portal when they signed Jaydn Ott in April, but he has yet to become a star for OU. Through the first four games of the 2025 season, Ott — a senior running back transfer from Cal — has rushed only nine times for 17 yards, and he hasn’t caught a pass.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 10, 2025

How Oklahoma's Receivers Have Become Difference Makers in the Running Game

Deion Burks’ touchdown against Michigan ensured Oklahoma would enjoy a dream start on Saturday night, but he likely wouldn’t have gotten into the end zone without Keontez Lewis.

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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31, 2025

Oklahoma WR Deion Burks on Battling Michigan: 'It's Definitely Personal'

Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks grew up a Michigan fan, but now holds resentment toward the Wolverines. Burks, a native of Inkster, MI, earned a handful of Big Ten offers during high school, but Michigan wasn’t one of them.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 12, 2025

One of the biggest wildcards for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2025 just gave fans the ultimate news that everyone's been begging for

When the Oklahoma Sooners made the decision to target Deion Burks in the transfer portal last season, everyone was excited, and rightfully so. In a very bad program and a very bad offense at Purdue, Burks was amazing.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 29, 2025

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle is Going to Have 'Fun' Getting the Ball to WR Deion Burks

The best is yet to come for Deion Burks. Last year, the Purdue transfer was unable to make a real impact in Oklahoma’s offense. He suffered a soft tissue

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16, 2024

Why WR Deion Burks Said it Was an 'Easy' Decision to Return to Oklahoma

On Saturday, Deion Burks gave Oklahoma fans a bit of good news. The receiver announced he’s returning to Norman next year for a second year with the Sooners,

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 15, 2024

Deion Burks injury update: Oklahoma WR's status vs. South Carolina

Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks is hoping to “defy all odds” and make his return from an injury in time for Saturday’s game against South Carolina, Sooners head coach Brent Venables said.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 10, 2024

Report: Oklahoma WR Deion Burks likely out vs. Texas

Deion Burks, a key piece of No. 18 Oklahoma's offense as its leading receiver, is expected to miss Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against No. 1 Texas with a soft tissue injury, ESPN reported on Thursday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 25, 2024

Oklahoma Sooners release injury report ahead of Week 5 matchup against Auburn Tigers, Deion Burks 'questionable'

The injury bug continues to bite the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024 and don't show any signs of improving anytime soon. The Sooners released their Week 5 injury report ahead of their SEC matchup against the Auburn Tigers, and it is a long one. Wide receivers Jayden Gibson and Jalil Farooq were on the report last week, with Gibson out for the season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2024

WR Deion Burks makes history in first half of Oklahoma debut

It didn't take long for wideout Deion Burks to make his presence known in an Oklahoma uniform.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2024

Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Oklahoma

Who knows exactly what 2024 has in store for the Oklahoma Sooners? Few teams will be undergoing more change than Brent Venables's squad, who will be entering the SEC, a much more challenging conference than their previous home of the Big 12.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Sooner Pulse / April 23, 2024

Sooners’ Deion Burks Primes to Break Out as Star for Oklahoma

The 2024 college football season truly can be special for the Oklahoma Sooners. The program is headed to the SEC, a move that will positively impact the program both immediately and long-term.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / December 6, 2023

Utah Pursuing One Of Transfer Portal's Top WRs Deion Burks

As Kyle Whittingham hinted at, the Utah Utes are looking to be major buyers in the transfer portal this year. On top of hosting one of the top tight ends in Arizona State Jalin Conyers for a visit, the Utes have also been sending out offers to wide receivers to give quarterback Cam Rising some weapons for 2024.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4, 2023

Could Auburn be in the running for transfer Deion Burks?

Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks has entered the transfer portal and has the attention of several top schools, including Auburn. According to On3, Auburn is one of several teams that have reached out to Burks to express interest and extend an offer.