Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Oren Spencer Burks was born March 21, 1995 Alexandria, Virginia. He is a linebacker in the NFL.

Burks played college football at Vanderbilt and was drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

In a game against Kentucky during his second year, Burks intercepted 2 passes, one of which was returned for a touchdown. This feat caused him to become the SEC defensive player of the week. Following his senior season, Burk was also invited to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl as an alternate.

The Green Bay Packers selected Burks in the third round (88th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers traded their fourth (101st overall) and fifth-round (147th overall) picks in 2018 to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for the Panthers' third-round pick which they used to select Burks. Burks was the 12th linebacker drafted in 2018.

On March 17, 2022, Burks signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.