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PositiveSleeperNov 2, 2026Ron Stewart

If Josh Downs gets moved, Dion Burks could become a fun fantasy option. He has light green per-route metrics and his route share is slowly climbing, warranting attention moving forward.

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NegativeRoleNov 2, 2026Stampede Blue

Burks is early in his NFL career with enough athletic ability to develop into a useful depth receiver. The 2026 seventh-round pick remains under contract through 2029, giving Indianapolis several seasons to determine his contribution offensively and on special teams. Goncalves doesn't project him as a future starter at this stage, but becoming a dependable fourth or fifth receiver who can contribute on coverage and return units would be a reasonable outcome.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Received an F grade for Week 8 performance.

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026Davis Mattek

Deon Burks is outperforming Josh Downs when given touches and is priced at only $3,000, making him a value play relative to his performance and opportunity. Aaron Jones SR projects that if Downs is traded or made inactive, Burks would inherit Downs's snaps rather than Ashton Dulin, because Burks is an outside receiver while Dulin is not positioned to take on that role.

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PositiveSleeperOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Colts receiver drafted in Round 7 despite being liked ahead of consensus; limited route volume (29 routes) but efficient production with first downs on 14% of routes and 23 air yards per target average. Burks is athletic with playmaking ability despite limited college production; positioned to gain opportunity if Colts trade Josh Downs.

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PositiveSleeperOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Burks is another player Matt Harmon liked ahead of consensus and was shocked he went off the board in Round 7. Burks wasn't super productive in college but is athletic and flashed playmaking ability. He's only run 29 routes but has earned a first down on nearly 14% of those and averages 23 air yards per target. Harmon views him as a name to know for when the Colts make roster moves.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source expects to see a little bit more Deion Burks in the Colts offense following the interim GM change; Burks had a nice catch down the field last week and is positioned for increased opportunity.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Following the Colts' firing of Chris Ballard and interim coaching change, the source suggests there may be slightly more opportunity for Deion Burks in the offense, though no major in-game heuristics are expected to change.

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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Battle Red Blog

Burks has stepped up as of late due to injuries in the Colts WR room; he's been active every game with three receptions and three carries, used as a downfield option for Daniel Jones and has shown flashes of big playmaking ability.

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NegativeValueOct 19, 2026Ron Stewart

Dion Burks is a deep dynasty prospect who has struggled to find consistent footing, though he has posted respectable efficiency metrics with 1.81 yards per route run on an extremely small sample size.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 16, 2026Stampede Blue

Burks is positioned as the field-stretching emergence candidate the Colts offense needs during AP's absence; his documented speed gives him the ability to get behind the secondary or his man, and even at 4-5 targets per game, he could replicate early-career Pierce production by stretching the field both horizontally and vertically via jet sweeps and deep routes.

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NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Burks saw 87 air yards on just two targets with zero receptions in Week 5, representing the most extreme example of the Colts' air yards waste problem. The source highlights this as evidence that Indianapolis was willing to push the ball downfield, but Daniel Jones' inaccuracy prevented consistent connection with his receivers.

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NegativeMatchupOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Burks had a potential 54-yard TD underthrown by his QB in Week 5, representing a missed scoring opportunity.

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NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Burks had a potential 54-yard touchdown underthrown in Week 5, indicating a missed deep opportunity in the Colts offense.

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NegativeMatchupOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Burks had a potential 54-yard TD underthrown by his QB in Week 5, representing a missed scoring opportunity.

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NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Burks had a potential 54-yard touchdown underthrown in Week 5.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Burks operated at a 33.3% slot rate in Week 4, taking away reps from Josh Downs in the Colts' slot receiver rotation against Washington's secondary.

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NegativeRoleOct 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a receiver option in Keenan Allen's absence for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

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NegativeRoleOct 1, 2026Hogs Haven

Undersized but speedy wide receiver capable of playing both slot and outside positions; Oklahoma product drafted No. 254 overall in Round 7 by the Colts.

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NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Burks, a seventh-round rookie, has played only three offensive snaps through his career to date, indicating minimal offensive role with the Colts.

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NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Burks saw just 5% snap share and 3% route share with two carries for 14 yards, indicating he remains a deep bench option.

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PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Alec Pierce potentially sidelined by his reinjured ankle/heel, rookie WR Deion Burks could see increased downfield looks situationally for the Colts in Week 3 against Houston. Pierce's absence would remove the team's best deep threat and vertical separator, making Burks a candidate for elevated usage in that role.

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PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie who could see increased downfield usage situationally if Pierce misses time due to ankle/heel injury; positioned as potential beneficiary of Pierce's absence in the Colts receiving corps.

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PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Burks capped off the Colts' third-quarter touchdown drive with a touchdown catch, scoring the Colts' first touchdown of the game.

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PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Burks recorded a touchdown reception in the Madden Week 2 simulation, capping off a Colts drive in the third quarter after Josh Downs' 39-yard reception moved the offense to the 5-yard line.

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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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