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The Late Thirds Player File
Deion
Burks
Burks
Indianapolis Colts • WR / Return Specialist • #80 • 5’9″, 180 lbs • Oklahoma / Purdue • 2026 Round 7, Pick 254
Round 7 Speed Dart
Return / Gadget Utility
4.30 Combine Forty
2025: 57-620-4
151 Career Receptions
42.5″ Vertical
The Read: Burks is not a conventional dynasty wide receiver bet. He is a late-round speed-and-special-teams pressure play with real explosion, compact strength, return value, and enough manufactured-touch utility to survive if Indianapolis has a plan. The fantasy path is narrow: earn a roster spot, win return work, steal gadget touches, and turn chaos into weekly utility. Thin runway, loud tools.
Dynasty UseReturn-league watch listBest for return scoring, deep taxi squads, and leagues where explosive role players can matter before full WR volume arrives.
Risk ShapeLate-round role dependencyThe speed is real. The question is whether the Colts give him enough offensive or return access to matter.
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