Along with sustaining another injury during Saturday’s loss at Missouri, Burks also learned that his parents’ home had been destroyed in a fire.
After sitting out the last five games due to injury, Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks seemed to have been reinjured on Saturday night at Missouri.
But that wasn’t the most devastating news for Burks and his family.
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Sooners head coach Brent Venables stated that Burks was injured on a hard hit late in Oklahoma’s 30-23 loss in Columbia. The injury occurred during a 5-yard reception, where Burks was caught between two defenders with 19 seconds left and is now being evaluated for a possible concussion.
“We’ll see about Deion,” Venables said during his postgame show, *Sooner Football With Brent Venables, which was recorded shortly after the game in Columbia and aired on Sunday night. “He took a great shot.”
Venables then shared the most heartbreaking news.
“Found out his parents’ home was burned down tonight as well,” Venables said. “Just a real tragedy. Our prayers are with him and his family.”
Burks shared a photo on his Instagram story showing the aftermath of the fire, with the burned-out remains of the house.
So far this season, Burks has made a strong impact, ranking second on the team with 31 catches in five games. He leads the Sooners with three touchdown receptions and is third with 245 receiving yards. He had missed the previous five games due to what Venables described as a “soft tissue” injury.
A transfer from Purdue, Burks quickly made a name for himself, impressing in the Oklahoma Red/White Game where he caught five passes for 166 yards and two long touchdowns.
Before the season, Burks signed an NIL deal with Rob’s Ranch, a local men’s rehabilitation organization, committing to donate $50 for every catch he makes this year. His effort has been supported by numerous local businesses, which have matched his donations.
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