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Deion Burks
WRR3 Projection

Deion Burks

Oklahoma · SEC ·
#97
Overall Rank
#17
Pos Rank
69
Composite
9.12
RAS
Height
5'9 6/8"
Weight
180 lbs
40-yd Dash
4.30s
Vertical
42.5"
Broad Jump
1011"
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
Route RunningSeparationHandsYACBlockingAthleticism
Percentile Rankings
Route Running
69GOOD
Separation
67GOOD
Hands
68GOOD
YAC
91ELITE
Blocking
59AVG
Athleticism
91ELITE
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
69
Floor Grade
61
Player Comparison
KJ Hamler
Historical comp based on athletic profile and production
Executive Summary

Deion Burks projects as a 3rd-round NFL receiver who can contribute immediately as a slot option and special teams asset. He possesses the lateral agility and lower-body explosion to create separation in intermediate routes, with film showing consistent hands and route discipline above his athletic profile. Teams seeking a possession receiver with positional flexibility will target Burks, though he'll need to prove durability and polish in a higher-leverage environment.

⚠ Risk Factors

Burks' 4.51 40-time and 31.6-inch vertical raise questions about separation vs. press coverage and his ability to threaten vertically at the NFL level. Competition level at Oklahoma and inconsistent production against top-tier secondaries suggest his film may not translate cleanly, with some scouts questioning whether his route precision will hold against NFL-level athleticism and discipline.

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