Originally from Decatur, AL, Jordan Burks enjoyed a well traveled high school career, with stops at Heritage Christian (AL), Southern California Academy (the former home of GU's Drew Fielder) and Hillcrest Prep (FL), where he averaged 27 points per game but high school rankings varied wildly, variously listing him from 88th nationally to 342nd.

After committing to Mississippi in the summer of 2022 before his senior season at Hillcrest, Burks decommitted at Ole Miss following a coaching change and signed with Kentucky in June 2023. In a scouting report, On3.com noted that Burks "is a fluid athlete with some pop. He needs to tighten the handle and learn his reads. Finding his spots on the floor and working toward those would help grow his game. There is so much natural talent here with tools and upside."

His first season with the Big Blue was a challenging one. Moved to center early in the 2023-24 season following injuries to Aaron Bradshaw, Zvonimir Ivisic and Ugonna Onyenso, Burks was then repositioned as a wing forward, scoring only 37 points in 20 games for the Wildcats, 13 of which came in a 109-77 rout over Vanderbilt. Following the departure of head coach John Calipari to Arkansas, the 2023-24 Wildcats scattered, with Edwards declaring for the NBA Draft and Thiero following Calipari to Arkansas. Burks was widely expected to transfer to Arkansas before Georgetown's offer.

Burks started 11 games overall for the Hoyas in 2024-25 and the last nine of the season following Thomas Sorber's injury. He averaged 5.7 points and 3.4 rebounds overall, with season highs of 16 points and 13 rebounds against Washington State in the College Basketball Crown, where the last nine games saw Burks average 10.4 points per game compared to just four points a game as a reserve. Burks was less effective on defense, however, and this limited his impact in games.

Jordan Burks announced a transfer to Central Florida at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.