Saints Eye Speedster Burks in NFL Draft

0:00On April 22nd, the New Orleans Saints are eyeing wide receivers early in the NFL draft, likely with their 8th overall pick or on day 2. If they pass on a top guy first round, Deon Berks from the Oklahoma Sooners could be their target. This 5'10, 180 lb. speedster clocked a 4.3 second 40 yard dash and boasts a 42.5 inch vertical jump. Berks started at Purdue, red-shirting in 2021 before breaking out in 2023 with 47 catches, 629 yards and 7 touchdowns, earning 2nd team all big 10 honors. He transferred to Oklahoma where injuries limited him early, but he finished strong last season with 57 receptions, 620 yards and 4 scores. Scouts love his quick acceleration, precise routes, and yards. After catchability on jet sweeps and screens, making him a slot weapon perfect for, complimenting Chris Olave.

1:01That said, his smaller frame hurts and contested catches and against press coverage so he needs to expand his route tree. Draft Buzz has him going in the mid to late third round, maybe slipping to day 3 due to receiver depth, but his day 1 readiness could push him. Up. For the Saints, grabbing Berks in rounds 3 or 4 adds a versatile piece for quarterback Tyler's show without breaking the bank. Picture Berks lighting up the super dome as a reliable number 2 or 3 option. Saints fans, this could be the sneaky pick that elevates the offense. Come. Fall. That's the story for today. NFL News Today Driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.