Colts Draft Steal: Deion Burks

0:00On April 28th, the Indianapolis Colts just pulled off a draft heist with their 254th overall pick in the 7th round, snagging. Oklahoma wide receiver Deon Berks. This kid's a free gathly, posting the best vertical jump at 42.5 inches, the most bench press reps, third fastest 4.3. Zero 40 yard dash, and fourth farthest broad jump among all wide receivers at the combine. Berks was projected as a day 3 guy, maybe even sneaking into the third round, but team slept on him because he's just under 5 feet 10. Still, his speed and explosiveness make him a nightmare matchup, and the Colts see massive upside in this late round gym. Folks are buzzing because Berks isn't your typical slot only tweener. At Purdue and Oklahoma, coaches lined him up outside more than in, thanks to his. Place strength and deep ball ability. With Michael Pym and Junior Gone, Indian's receiver room is wide open, creating real opportunities for a rookie like him.

1:00Now, Allett Pierce locks down the X receiver spot. Josh Downs owns the slot, but in three wide sets, Berks gets a shot at the zero alongside Ashton. Dueling and Nick Westbrook is kind. Seventh rounders rarely compete for snaps this quick, but the Colts know they got lucky pouncing when others passed. If Berks flashes that college tape and camp, he could carve out a roll fast, turning this dress still into a league wide regret and boosting indies. Passing attack right out the gate.