DEION BURKS NEWS

Healthy for spring game Burks (foot) is in uniform ahead of Saturday's spring game, Josh Callaway of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Burks appeared in just one of Oklahoma's final nine games last year after suffering a concussion, and he was limited early in the spring by a foot injury, so it's encouraging that the wideout now appears to be healthy. Burks played in five games with the Sooners last season, tallying 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Key Oklahoma Sooners offensive players begin building a connection New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is building chemistry with wide receivers Javonnie Gibson and Deion Burks.

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Running routes but spotted in boot Burks (foot) was in a boot but ran some routes toward the end of practice Wednesday, George Stoia of On3.com reports.

Impact The fact that Burks was seen wearing a boot could be worrying, but at the same time, he was able to run some routes for John Mateer, so perhaps he's progressing well in his recovery process. The wideout is expected to play a key role on the Sooners offense in 2025. He was limited to five games last season, tallying 31 catches for 245 yards and three scores.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Looks out for bowl gagme Burks (concussion) appears to be out for Oklahoma's bowl game Friday against the Navy, Jesse Crittenden of Rivals reports.

Impact Burks is not suited up during pregame warmups, a sign he will not participate in Oklahoma's upcoming bowl game. He was probable for a bit and one of the 2024 Sooners' more reliable wideouts in terms of game availability, so Crittenden's announcement is a rough one for an OU team that has already dealt with so many injury problems this year.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on depth chart for bowl Burks is listed as a starter for next Friday's bowl game versus Navy, Jessie Crittenden of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Burks missed eight of the last nine games of the season due an undisclosed injury and a concussion. By the time the bowl game comes around it will be over six weeks since he was diagnosed with a concussion, so it's not that surprising that he seems to have a good chance to suit up. He was very productive in his five games this season as he caught 31 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deion Burks explains why returning to Oklahoma for 1 more season was 'easy decision' Wide receiver Deion Burks discusses his decision to return to Oklahoma for his final season after an injury-shortened first year with the So...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

SIP Ep. 137 | Deion Burks returns to OU + Momentum shifting for Oklahoma in the transfer portal? Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green react to Deion Burks' announced return to Oklahoma, size up the latest r...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out for Week 14 Burks (concussion) is listed out for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Burks will miss the final game of the regular season as he continues to work his way through the concussion protocol. The 5-foot-9 wide receiver totaled 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns across five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Venables shares the latest on injuries to OU wide receivers Deion Burks, Jalil Farooq Ahead of the season finale at LSU, Brent Venables provided updates on wide receivers Deion Burks (concussion) and Jalil Farooq (foot), who m...

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Status uncertain Burks (concussion) remains questionable ahead of Saturday's game against LSU, Jesse Crittenden of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Burks' availability is "up in the air" as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered against Missouri in Week 11, according to head coach Brent Venables. The 5-foot-9 junior transfer from Purdue has appeared in five games this season, logging 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns, adding on five carries for 32 yards on the ground. Burks will be a lead contributor for the Sooners if and when he is able to return to action.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Burks (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus LSU.

Impact Burks will miss Saturday's game which does not come as much of a surprise considering he was listed as doubtful on Wednesday. It's an unfortunate turn of events for him as he was finally able to make his return after missing five games before getting injured once again. He will look to make his return in the regular season finale at LSU.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Burks (concussion) is listed as doubtful for Oklahoma's tilt with Alabama.

Impact Burks finally made his return to action against Missouri, reeling in four grabs for 55 yards. The wideout re-injured himself, however, and now appears to be a long-shot to play against the Crimson Tide.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Re-injured Saturday Burks was evaluated for a concussion during Oklahoma's game Saturday at Missouri, John E. Hoover of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Even though Burks logged five receptions for 44 yards Saturday, Burks could have potentially recorded more stats had he not been sandwiched during a play late in the game and evaluated for a concussion soon after. This has been a rough week for the wideout, whose injury status is back to being questionable going into a Nov. 23 game scheduled against Alabama.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame Oklahoma availability report: Jalil Farooq, Deion Burks available against Missouri The final pregame availability report for Oklahoma ahead of its Saturday night matchup with Missouri.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Will play Saturday Burks (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game versus Missouri.

Impact Burks will make his return to the field after missing the past four games. He as caught 26 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns across four appearances this season, and he will look to add to those numbers during Saturday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Burks (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Missouri.

Impact Burks looks set to make his return to the field Saturday as he has been upgraded to probable. He has missed the last five games due to an undisclosed injury. He caught 26 passes (on 37 targets) for 201 yards and three touchdowns in his four games prior to his injury.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Missouri Burks (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Burks was reportedly aiming a return for this matchup and his questionable tag still leave his status up in the air. More news regarding the junior wide receiver's availability should surface in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What did Jackson Arnold say about the potential return of Deion Burks, Jalil Farooq? What did Jackson Arnold have to say about the potential return of Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq?

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Could return versus Mizzou Head coach Brent Venables indicated Burks (undisclosed was "out running around this week" and suggested he's "right there" in terms of returning next week versus Missouri, Tom Gree...

Impact Burks hasn't appeared in a game since Week 4, but it seems the junior wideout is on the cusp of returning to action. The junior was a big fixture in the offense prior to the injury, racking up 26 catches for 201 yards and three touchdowns through the first four games, so his return would certainly be a welcome sight for a Sooners wide receiver room that has been barren recently due to injuries.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out vs. Ole Miss Burks (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact The absence of Burks is not surprising, as this was likely to be the case, meaning the wideout will now miss a fourth straight contest. His next chance to feature will come against Maine on Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out Burks (undisclosed) is expected to be out for Oklahoma's game Saturday at Mississippi, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Even though Burks' injury status is unchanged, the wide receiver's upcoming availability is looking worse off, especially with Oklahoma's injury report expected to be updated once again Friday. It is looking like he will be getting an out designation later Friday night.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Burks (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game at Ole Miss.

Impact After being listed as questionable on Wednesday's report, Burks has been downgraded to doubtful. It appears the Sooners' will be without the team's top three receivers once again. If he does not suit up, his next chance to play is next Saturday versus Maine.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Mississippi Burks (undisclosed) is questionable for Oklahoma's clash with Ole Miss on Saturday.

Impact Burks hasn't played since Week 4, and is in danger of missing his fourth-straight game now. The twitchy slot receiver was a big factor in the Sooners' offense when he was on the field, tallying 26 grabs for 201 yards and three scores.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Burks (undisclosed) is day-to-day, George Stoia III of On3 reports.

Impact Burks' injury status being day-to-day indicates it is questionable before the Oklahoma team plays its next game, currently scheduled for Oct. 26 at Mississippi.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not announced as starter Burks (undisclosed) wasn't announced as a starter ahead of Oklahoma's tilt with South Carolina, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Burks, who is a game-time decision, isn't a starter for the Sooners this week. It's looking more and more likely that the wideout won't play, as he wasn't running routes with receivers in warmups and was spotted with the injured players pre-game.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE