Missouri State

2020-21
Saw action in 7 games as a sophomore ... Caught a 15-yard pass in homecoming game gainst No. 11-ranked Central Arkansas (9/26/20) ... Named to MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for fall 2020 semester.

2019
Played in 7 contests in 2019 as a redshirt freshman receiver ... Made his debut at Northern Arizona (8/29/19) in season opener ... Registered his first career pass reception vs. South Dakota State (11/2/19) at Plaster Stadium with a 14-yard reception ... Also caught a 3-yard pass at Southern Illinois the following week (11/9/19) ... Earned spot on MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Spring 2020 semester.

2018
Redshirted as a true freshman.

High School
A three-sport standout at Raytown (Mo.) South High, Burks is a deep-threat athlete who also played cornerback for the Cardinals … Helped Raytown South to a 6-5 ledger and state playoff appearance in 2017 … Also a starting power forward on the basketball team at Raytown South as well as a jumper and sprinter in track.  

Personal
Ja’Ron De’Ante Burks was born 8/19/99 in Kansas City, Mo. ... Son of Joe Burks and Monica Jackson of Raytown, Mo. ... Has a brother, Jaheim and a sister, Jonice ... Majoring in Communication Studies.