Why Deion Burks could be OU’s leading receiver in 2024

Spring football is done for OU. The transfer portal has long been closed. You can start digging in as to what the 2024 version of the Oklahoma Sooners is going to be.

We’re going to take a look back at everything we saw from Brent Venables’ group in the spring as Team 130 embarks on its SEC journey.

The good, the bad and everything in between. It’s time to officially become SEC ready.

What we learned at OU: Wide receiver

The Deion Burks hype is real. The Purdue transfer wide receiver was touted as arguably the best receiver in the portal in December. And he showed the Sooners why this spring. Burks looks like the type of player who could lead OU in receptions, yards and touchdowns next season. And he’s clearly a perfect replacement for Drake Stoops in the slot. Burks was a standout in the Spring Game, totaling five receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns.

Burks joins an already impressive receiver room. This spring, it was clear that Jayden Gibson has also emerged as a go-to receiver for quarterback Jackson Arnold. Andrel Anthony, Nic Anderson and Jalil Farooq missed most of the spring due to injury, but that allowed someone like Gibson to step up. Jaquaize Pettaway also had a nice spring and with Gavin Freeman transferring to Oklahoma State, it would seem that Pettaway will be the backup slot. 

And keep an eye on freshmen Zion Kearney and Ivan Carreon. Both had a strong spring and could push for contributing roles if others remain injured. 

Quotable

“There’s talent all over. You’ve got guys from all different sizes. Kind of like a basketball room. You’ve got big guys, 6’6, you’ve got little guys, everybody’s got all different skillsets. We’re just worried about what’s going on in the room and getting better each day.” -Burks on the receiver room

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