Deion Burks: Cowboys' Third-Round Steal

0:00Dallas Cowboys ain't hunting while receivers in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, but they're definitely plotting to snag one later, probably on day two. Oklahoma's Deon Berks is turning heads after blazing a 4.340R dash at the NFL scouting combine. At 5 foot 9 and 180 pounds, this dude's speed makes him a nightmare downfield, and after the catch. Berks fits like a glove as a slot guy who can flex outside, letting CD Lam and George Pickens roam free. He's got returner chops, too, adding extra juice to his game. Cowboys coach Brian Schadenheimer could cook up creative ways to feed him the ball. Fans and scouts are buzzing about Berks, pairing with that elite Lam Pickens duo. The impact? Real depth behind those stars, because one injury could expose the roster quick. Right now, Ryan Flernoy, show promise last year, but he's no lock as the number three option. Dallas has shaky backups like Kavante Turpin, Jonathan Mingo, and Paris Campbell, so adding

1:03speed like Berks makes sense on day two. Projections peg him as a third round steal, right in the Cowboys wheelhouse, with a late pick there. Bottom line, Berks brings that explosive edge Dallas needs without breaking the bank early. Watch this spot as draft season heats up. Dallas News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters.