Career
Burks was known for his speed, described as "electrifying". Born in Garvin, Oklahoma, Burks first gained notice in high school, in Idabel. That same year, he was named All American as well as being voted most outstanding player for Southeastern Oklahoma State.
That season Burks led the conference in receiving yardage, averaging 19.8 yards per game, for a total of 913 yards on the year.
He scored eleven touchdowns, and was the leading kickoff returner, with a 36.9 yard return average. He was drafted in the 8th round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Saint Louis Cardinals, but was cut late in the pre-season, and was signed by the Chicago Bears, where he played the 1977 season.
In 1989, Burks was voted into the Southeastern Oklahoma State Athletic Hall of Fame. Burks is the current leader in receiving yards for players with one career game on their record after catching one pass for 55 yards for the Bears in a December 5, 1976, game against the Seattle Seahawks.
