IND Deion Burks
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: IND.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: IND (Indianapolis Colts)
- College: Oklahoma
- Draft: 2026, Round 7
2026 Outlook
Oklahoma slot receiver Deion Burks was a seventh-round pick by Indianapolis, but carries more upside than his draft position suggests. He's savvy and athletic with explosive playmaking ability—he posted 620 yards receiving in 2025 at Oklahoma. The Colts' WR room has turned over significantly with the departures of Adonai Mitchell and Michael Pittman Jr., leaving Burks and Alec Pierce as the primary options alongside Josh Downs. That reduced competition gives the talented receiver an opportunity to outperform his late-round selection and establish himself in Indianapolis' passing game (per One Rookie From Every NFL Draft Round Forcing Tough Depth Chart Decisions Already).
Role / Depth Chart
WR competing in the rotation alongside Josh Downs (outside) and Alec Pierce (WR2). Despite 5'9", 180 lb frame, positioned as a valuable depth piece with special teams return duties. Minicamp (June 9-11) clarified WR3 competition: Burks competing with Ashton Dulin and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for snaps in a by-committee approach. While one starter exists on paper at WR3, all three receivers could fill the role with matchups and in-game situations dictating who takes the field (per 11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices).
Injury Status
Healthy heading into minicamp (June 9). No injury concerns noted.
Recent News
- 2026-06-01 — 4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Potential WR1s to Draft (2026) (4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Potential WR1s to Draft (2026))
- 2026-04-25 — Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports (Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports)
- 2026-06-08 — Where Every Colts Draft Pick Stands On The Depth Chart Heading Into Minicamp (Where Every Colts Draft Pick Stands On The Depth Chart Heading Into Minicamp)
- 2026-06-09 — 11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices (11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices)
- 2026-04-22 — Report: Pending Saints-Chris Olave extension impacts draft plans (Report: Pending Saints-Chris Olave extension impacts draft plans)
- 2026-04-24 — 2026 NFL Draft: The best remaining players ahead of Day 3 (2026 NFL Draft: The best remaining players ahead of Day 3)
- 2026-04-22 — 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and... (7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and...)
- 2026-03-08 — 9 Dyansty Rookie Draft Sleepers (2026 Fantasy Football) (9 Dyansty Rookie Draft Sleepers (2026 Fantasy Football))
- 2026-05-18 — 6 Late-Round Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets (2026 Fantasy Football) (6 Late-Round Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets (2026 Fantasy Football))
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)