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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie 7th-round wide receiver Deion Burks made the Colts' 53-man roster, earning a spot despite the depth at the position.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie seventh-round pick Deion Burks made the Colts' 53-man roster, with the team electing to keep him despite the well-set wide receiver group.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 29, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks continued to play well in preseason, offering more long-term upside as a wide receiver. However, the source notes he doesn't offer the same special teams value and versatility as Anthony Gould or Coleman Owen, which could be the deciding factor in the competitive lower-depth wide receiver room.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks continued to play well in preseason. The source notes the Colts have a tough decision in their wide receiver room lower on the depth chart, with Burks offering more long-term upside as a wide receiver but lacking the special teams value and versatility of other competing receivers like Anthony Gould or Coleman Owen.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Stampede Blue

Seventh-round pick is in a battle for a roster spot and has shown some positive things in preseason, but will need to demonstrate more on special teams to secure a place on the final roster. The source likes Burks as a player but acknowledges a pattern of being disappointed when he likes prospects this much during camp and preseason.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seventh-round running back is in a battle for a roster spot; he has shown some good things in preseason but will need to show more on special teams to make the roster. The source likes Burks as a player and notes that when he likes a guy this much during camp and preseason, he is usually disappointed come roster cutdown day, but hopes Burks bucks that trend.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Stampede Blue

The only player who looked on track for a roster spot in the Colts' preseason game against Atlanta; making plays and using the return game to solidify his position on the roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Deion Burks was the only player who looked like they were on track for a roster spot, making plays and using the return game to solidify his position on the Colts roster.

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Burks is ranked WR24 in the dynasty rookie draft rankings with an ADP of 58 and a tier placement of 6.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Footballguys

Wide receiver Deion Burks was one of the most heavily targeted receivers in the preseason game, drawing five targets but recording only four catches for 19 yards, showing inefficiency despite the volume.

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PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026Stampede Blue

Burks was heavily targeted by Leonard, catching multiple passes including a catch short of the sticks on a dig route where Leonard had to rush the throw due to protection issues, a big completion for a first down on third down (negated by penalty), and two additional catches. The source notes Leonard threw a floater that was very well placed and timed to a spot where only Burks could make the catch, and on another play, Burks got caught before the sideline on what was the right read from Leonard.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks as another bright spot for the Colts despite a quiet line of 4 receptions for 19 yards. He had a couple of nice catches and, as a young wideout on the roster bubble, made a stronger case to stick on the active 53-man roster. Burks' cause is helped by his role as the Colts' primary kick returner, where he fared pretty well, as special teams versatility will definitely play for the bottom of Indy's active roster players.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks was a bright spot for the Colts despite a quiet line of 4 receptions for 19 total receiving yards. He had a couple of nice catches and made a stronger case to stick on the active 53-man roster. His special teams versatility—he was the Colts' primary kick returner in this game and fared pretty well—will definitely play for the bottom of Indy's active roster players.

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NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Slipped free on a kickoff return to get across the 50 before a flag brought it back; took a handoff for a couple of yards; was targeted on a screen pass that the Falcons sniffed out.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Stampede Blue

Seventh-round pick in battle for roster spot; needs to show more on offense but critically needs to stand out on special teams in week 2 to give team reason to retain him before roster cutdowns.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks is in contention to make the Colts roster over veteran Laquon Treadwell; the team may prefer Burks' profile, with special teams versatility potentially playing a deciding factor.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie 7th-round pick Deion Burks is competing with veteran Laquon Treadwell for a roster spot; the Colts may prefer Burks over Treadwell given the recent signing of Keenan Allen.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The receiver caught a touchdown pass from Riley Leonard during the low red zone period in the final practice. He was also featured prominently in Anthony Richardson's final one-minute drill, catching a wide-open drag route for a chunk gain and later a slant route, demonstrating consistent target involvement.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Stampede Blue

Deion Burks caught a touchdown pass from Riley Leonard during the low red zone period and also received multiple targets from Anthony Richardson Sr., including a wide-open drag route and a slant route during the final one-minute drill scenario, showing consistent involvement in the Colts' passing game.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Burks had a 50% route rate on the game's first three drives, indicating tertiary receiver role in the Colts' preseason game.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver fumbled the jet sweep exchange during the second-team offense's 11-on-11 session, contributing to the unit's overall poor performance.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Burks caught a touchdown on a drag route during second-string quarterback drills with Riley Leonard; demonstrating early receiving ability in the Colts' passing game.

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie Deion Burks caught a touchdown on a drag route with second-string quarterback Riley Leonard during red zone drills.

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NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked WR24 in superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings with ADP of 7.0; positioned as a late-round wide receiver prospect.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Day 3 draft pick has chance to meaningfully contribute out of gate in underwhelming Colts WR room; Colts lacked clear No. 3 WR behind Alec Pierce (ankle) and Josh Downs (groin) to begin with, and both established options are banged up; Indianapolis expected to dial up plenty of passes as team evaluates Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard in one of league's highest-profile backup QB battles.

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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Deion Burks is part of the Colts' remaining outside receiving corps, which the source characterizes as 'a lot less formidable' without Alec Pierce's playmaking presence in the starting lineup. The Colts need Pierce back as their undisputed WR1, indicating Burks is not yet ready to fill that role as a rookie.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie outside WR in a receiving corps that lacks Pierce's playmaking. With the Colts' starting WR1 sidelined, the remaining outside receiving group of Ashton Dulin, Westbrook-Ikhine, and Burks is described as 'a lot less formidable without his playmaking presence in the starting lineup.' Burks' rookie development and fantasy ceiling are constrained by the absence of Pierce's production and target share.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Deion Burks, a seventh-round rookie pick, is among the 'next men up' in the Colts' wide receiver rotation following Michael Pittman Jr.'s trade and Alec Pierce's ongoing ankle injury, positioning him for early-career opportunity in a depleted receiving corps.

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NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Deion Burks is currently dealing with a groin injury, which is a factor influencing draft strategy and valuation in the middle rounds.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Deion Burks, a seventh-round rookie pick viewed as an excellent fit for the Indianapolis Colts, is in jeopardy of not making the active roster. He slipped in the NFL Draft due to underwhelming production at Oklahoma, size and role projections, and injury history, but was viewed as a Day 2 talent by many. He is still running with the 3s at training camp. If Burks does not make the team, the Colts will go with Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, Anthony Gould, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. Burks remains a hold in dynasty leagues, but those considering a late round shot on him in deeper redraft leagues may want to pause.

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PositiveUsageAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Deion Burks received a pass down the sideline from the QB in the second team 11-on-11 2-minute drill, gaining significant yardage on the play.

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PositiveNewsAug 9, 202632BeatWriters

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#Colts QB Anthony Richardson kicked off his 2-min drill with the second team in entertaining fashion, a big-time connection up the left sideline to rookie WR Deion Burks.

#Colts QB Anthony Richardson kicked off his 2-min drill with the second team in entertaining fashion, a big-time connection up the left sideline to rookie WR Deion Burks.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Deion Burks was the intended target on Anthony Richardson's redzone interception during 11-on-11 drills, indicating he is in the receiving rotation during camp.

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PositiveNewsAug 8, 202632BeatWriters

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Anthony Richardson with the 3rd team offense in 11 on 11 team redzone period. Threw one way behind Deion Burks in the corner of the end zone. Picked off by Robert Carter Jr. #Colts

Anthony Richardson with the 3rd team offense in 11 on 11 team redzone period. Threw one way behind Deion Burks in the corner of the end zone. Picked off by Robert Carter Jr. #Colts

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NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked WR24 in superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings for 2026.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie receiver Deion Burks tipped a pass into the air during the night practice, which was intercepted by cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, indicating a miscommunication or lack of ball security in the red zone.

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NegativeValueAug 6, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked WR24 in dynasty rookie draft rankings with ADP of 58.4; negative ADP shift of -6 suggests declining market confidence.

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PositiveUsageAug 5, 202632BeatWriters

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We got one-on-one drill between WRs and DBs on the backfield. Burks just had an impressive catch where he high pointed the ball. #Commanders

We got one-on-one drill between WRs and DBs on the backfield. Burks just had an impressive catch where he high pointed the ball. #Commanders

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie wide receiver Deion Burks is showing promise during training camp with a positive performance, indicating he is developing in the Colts' receiver rotation.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie WR Deion Burks had his best day of camp, catching a 15-yard pass from Riley Leonard in 11-on-11 with the third team and making a nice catch on a low throw; he also caught a 25-yard sideline pass from Anthony Richardson, demonstrating improved receiving ability.

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