DeMichael Burks
DeMichael Burks
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Burks has quietly been rising the ranks and putting his name on the radar of D-I programs across the country over the past year. PRZ NV’s second-ranked ATH in the 2027 class is a versatile playmaker that caught 3 TD passes and had 3 INTs as a junior for Desert Pines. Possesses strong traits as a DB at the next level with the length, fluidity, and athleticism he plays with. Shows his long-speed running with receivers downfield, creates turnovers with exceptional ball skills, and is a strong tackler in space. Burks just added his ninth D-I offer from San Jose St. this month.
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Burks was one of the biggest risers in the latest update to the PRZ NV 2027 rankings moving from the watchlist to #35 overall. The 6’2″/170 ATH out of Desert Pines just picked up his first D-I offer from Sacramento St. this offseason after flashing his athletic upside as a sophomore. He’s a long, rangy WR/DB that brings great ball skills and fluidity to both sides of the ball. Look for Burks to continue to put his name on the radar with a strong junior season in the fall.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Burks is a prospect on the rise after just picking up his first D-I offer from Sacramento St. on April 30th. The 6’2″/170 ATH out of Desert Pines has been on the PRZ radar since last summer when he was originally added to the PRZ NV 2027 watchlist. Brings great length and athleticism to both WR and DB spots at around 6’2″/170. He’s shown flashes of explosive playmaking and can fully expect him to produce a breakout junior season in the fall. Burks is a sure-fire name that will be moving from the WL to the official rankings in the next update.
2027 WR/DB @Demichaelburks has the overall athleticism, height and length to become one of the Elite Athletes this season. He’s one to watch at @DP_JagsFootball @Coach_AFlores @phase1football pic.twitter.com/2T3VqTVSfv
— Mike Waters (@mikewatersp1) April 28, 2025
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Burks is a new addition to Nevada’s 2027 watchlist that should find himself in the official rankings in the near future with the natural talent and potential he offers. He’s a gifted athlete 6’2″/170 at with the speed, length, and fluidity to develop into one of the top cover-corners in Vegas by the time his senior year rolls around. He uses his length effectively to be disruptive at the catch-point and possesses a skillset that should translate to on-field production as his playing time increases. Burks is a high-upside DB to keep on the 2027 radar.
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