Purdue WR Deion Burks transferring to Oklahoma

Field Level Media|published: Tue 12th December, 14:29 2023

Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Deion Burks (4) reacts after making a catch during the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue Boilermakers won 44-19. credits: Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK

Standout Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks announced Tuesday he is transferring to Oklahoma.

He led the Boilermakers with 47 catches for 629 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games in 2023.

"Took me a SEC but it was gone happen SOONER or later," Burks posted on social media, referencing the Sooners' move from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2024.

The second-team All-Big Ten selection opened the season with 152 yards and two TDs in a loss to Fresno State.

—Field Level Media