Oklahoma WR Deion Burks makes big statement with eye-popping Combine

In a 2026 Draft class featuring as many as seven first-round-calibre wideouts, a projected mid-rounder used the NFL Scouting Combine to put the top names on notice.

Oklahoma's Deion Burks was considered one of the most physically gifted in a group that, collectively, rivals any that have predated them in Combine history.

While he was expected to impress in athletic testing, his numbers exceeded projections and may have significantly boosted his draft stock.

Inside the testing numbers

Burks blazed to a 4.30-second 40, jumped 42.5" in the vertical, and posted a mark of 10' 11" in the broad jump.

Those numbers ranked first, first, and third, respectively, among all WRs in attendance.

Inside Burks' draft profile

The 23-year-old's production doesn't compare favourably to more highly-regarded peers in this class.

Burks posted a career-high 57 receptions in 2025, but his 620 receiving yards fell just short of his best mark (629), which he set in 2023.

At only 5' 9" and 188 pounds, Burks doesn't possess the size to make contested catches, instead relying on his explosive athleticism to create separation.

The biggest concern with Burks may be his ability to stay healthy. In recent years, he has dealt with a concussion and soft tissue injuries, among others.

Whether teams will be willing to overlook those reservations and pull the trigger on the Sooners' star earlier than initially expected will be a fascinating storyline to follow in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Other players and storylines to follow

More details about the players turning heads at the Combine and the storylines dominating the event can be found here.

Prospect highlights for the likes of Fernando Mendoza, Kayden McDonald, Makai Lemon, and more can be found here for Game Pass subscribers.

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