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Demichael Burks Commits to BYU After Decommitting from Fresno State

By Utah News Staff from 2 sources · June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Cornerback Demichael Burks has officially committed to the BYU Cougars after decommitting from Fresno State. The Las Vegas native, a student at Desert Pines, finalized his commitment on June 15, 2026.

Key takeaways

  • Demichael Burks committed to the BYU Cougars on June 15, 2026.
  • The Las Vegas Desert Pines cornerback decommitted from Fresno State on the same day he joined BYU.
  • Burks previously held a commitment to Fresno State that began on April 4, 2026.

Las Vegas cornerback Demichael Burks committed to the BYU Cougars on June 15, 2026, flipping his commitment from Fresno State.

According to recruiting data from 247Sports, Burks decommitted from the Fresno State Bulldogs on June 15, 2026, before finalizing his commitment to BYU later that same day. The athlete, who attends Desert Pines in Las Vegas, Nevada, had previously committed to Fresno State on April 4, 2026.

Burks' recruitment included interest from several programs. In addition to his recent commitment to BYU, he had received offers from the San Jose State Spartans in March 2026 and the BYU Cougars in May 2026.

During his 2025 junior season, Burks recorded 28 total tackles, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and three interceptions.

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  • 247sports.comWebDemichael Burks, Desert Pines, Cornerback
  • byucougars.comWebBYU Football | Schedule, News, Roster, Stats, And More - Football

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