Deion Burks

Draft Projection

Measurements

Athletic Testing

College Statistics

Strengths

• Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #95. He Wrote:
• " The 5-9 3/4, 191-pounder, who had 15 catches for 149 yards last season, benched 350 pounds for three reps, hit almost 22.3 MPH on the GPS and did 27 reps with 115 pounds on a single arm press. He also squatted 450 pounds for three reps.
• Possesses genuine burst off the line that immediately puts defensive backs on their heels and creates instant separation.
• Route-running craftsmanship shines through his ability to manipulate tempo and sell convincing fakes at the top of stems.
• Natural ball-tracking instincts allow him to adjust smoothly to throws over his shoulder and make catches in stride.
• Quick-twitch athleticism and loose hips enable him to stack corners in press coverage and create windows in tight spaces.
• Shows reliable hands when catching in rhythm, fully extending for diving catches and making tough grabs in traffic.
• Elusive after the catch with the ability to make defenders miss in space and turn short gains into explosive plays.
• Versatile enough to line up in multiple alignments, having proven effective both in the slot and split wide.
• Brings valuable special teams experience with return duties, adding another dimension to his NFL value proposition.

Areas to Improve

• Size limitations become glaring in contested catch situations where he simply cannot match the physicality of larger defensive backs.
• Gets jammed up by press coverage and struggles to disengage from mid-route contact, losing timing on his patterns.
• Tendency to drift downfield on in-breaking routes compromises the precision needed for intermediate concepts like digs and slants.
• Inconsistent concentration has led to drops in crucial situations, including eight charted drops during his 2023 Purdue season.
• Limited blocking ability and unwillingness to engage physically in the run game reduces his three-down value.