Deion Burks

Follow the Colts rookie draft class through their introduction to the NFL. 2026 draft picks including CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy and Jalen Farmer explain how they're learning from veterans and position coaches, leaning on one another, and embracing opportunity.  Colts coaches share insight on how they're preparing rookies to navigate the expectations and standards of the league and the franchise.

Seventh-round pick wide receiver Deion Burks meets with the media for the first time as a member of the Indianapolis Colts during rookie minicamp.

Introducing the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 NFL Draft Class — CJ Allen. A.J. Haulcy. Jalen Farmer. Bryce Boettcher. George Gumbs Jr. Caden Curry. Seth McGowan. Deion Burks.

Eight new names. Same goal.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of wide receiver Deion Burks, a wide receiver from Oklahoma, with the team's final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and hear the call from Colts' leadership welcoming him to Indianapolis.

Southeast area scout Anthony Coughlan and Southwest area scout Mike Lacy speak with the media, discussing the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class.

General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen spoke to the media about the six players chosen during day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the team's Day 3 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and discuss why the roster looks stronger coming out of the draft.

They open with a look at fourth-round pick Jalen Farmer, a guard out of Kentucky (113th overall) (1:33). The conversation then shifts to linebacker Bryce Boettcher from Oregon, selected later in the fourth round (135th overall) (6:04).

In the fifth round, the Colts added defensive end George Gumbs Jr. from Florida (156th overall) (9:46) and break down sixth-round pick Caden Curry, a defensive end out of Ohio State (214th overall) (13:35).

The Colts wrapped up their draft with two seventh-round selections: running back Seth McGowan from Kentucky (237th overall) (18:03) and wide receiver Deion Burks from Oklahoma (254th overall) (21:44).

To close, Casey and Bill discuss how this draft class could impact the team heading into the 2026 NFL season (25:18), highlighting the potential these additions bring to the roster.

Get your first look at the Colts' seventh-round pick: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma.

Wide receiver Deion Burks speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 254th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Indianapolis Colts select Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 254 overall pick.

Despite not having a pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts impressed many national analysts

The Colts made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, from CJ Allen in the second round to Deion Burks in the seventh round. Here's how each player could impact the Colts and the process it took for Chris Ballard to land them.

General manager Chris Ballard only selected players from the Big Ten and SEC in the 2026 Draft

The Colts own seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning in the second round with the 47th overall pick.

Burks ran a 4.30-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine earlier this year.