Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Oren Burks
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Oren Burks made an impact.
Oren Burks is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Vanderbilt before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft. Burks has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. He is a Super Bowl Champion.
May 17, 2018: Signed with the Packers
On May 17, 2018, Oren Burks signed a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers, including a signing bonus.
September 23, 2018: NFL Regular Season Debut
On September 23, 2018, Oren Burks made his professional regular season debut with the Green Bay Packers, recording two combined tackles.
2018: Drafted by Green Bay Packers
In 2018, Oren Burks was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the NFL draft after playing college football at Vanderbilt.
2019: Appeared in 12 games in 2019
In the 2019 season, Oren Burks appeared in 12 games for the Packers, contributing on defense and special teams.
2020: Played in 16 Games in 2020
In the 2020 season, Oren Burks appeared in 16 games, contributing mainly on special teams and recording 21 total tackles on defense.
2021: Appeared in 17 games in 2021
In the 2021 season, Oren Burks appeared in all 17 games and made three starts, recording a half-sack and 36 total tackles.
March 17, 2022: Signed with the 49ers
On March 17, 2022, Oren Burks signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
2023: Played in 15 Games in 2023
In the 2023 season, Oren Burks appeared in 15 games and started three for the 49ers, finishing with one sack, 46 total tackles, one interception, and one pass defended.
March 19, 2024: Signed with the Eagles
On March 19, 2024, Oren Burks signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
January 12, 2025: Forced Fumble in Playoff Game
On January 12, 2025, during a Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Oren Burks recorded a forced fumble on the opening kickoff and took over the starting role.
2025: Signed with Bengals in 2025
In 2025, Oren Burks signed a 2 year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.
