Denzel Burke, CB

Height/Weight: 5-11, 186LBs

Age: 22

Ohio State

Year	Tackles	Pass Breakups	Interceptions
2021	37	12	1
2022	34	5	0
2023	24	8	1
2024	48	2	2

Athletic Testing

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.48 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.5 seconds 

Pros:

Experience 

Four-year starter who has played on some of the biggest stages in college football, and against a bevy of star pass catchers  

Football Intelligence 

Instinctual player who understands route concepts and recognizes plays before they happen 

Technique 

Can tell he's been drilling for years when watching him in phase and at the top of the route 

Not enough people are talking about this amazing play yesterday from Denzel Burke. pic.twitter.com/4O6ADt2inI

— The Scarlet and Gray Podcast (@TheSG_Podcast) September 1, 2024

Cons

Fluidity 

Stiff in his transitions at times and occasionally labors out of his break 

Tackling

Far too inconsistent in his approach, with questionable body positioning and launch angles 

Risk Assessment 

Prone to taking ill-advised shots at interceptions or as a tackler, leading to big gains for the offense 

Player Evaluation:

Burke is a player of high pedigree and experience. Serving as a starter for the Ohio State Buckeyes since his freshman year, his tenure alone will intrigue many teams and that's before you analyze his tape. 

A heady player that has seen a lot of football, Burke is unafraid to make plays on the ball, though that comes with a cost as he is a bit of a gambler. Staying more disciplined will go a long way in his NFL career. 

Player Comparison:

Joey Porter Jr.

Press corners who want to use their length and brawn as a weapon at the line of scrimmage 

A to Z Rankings:

A to Z Big Board Ranking: 82nd

A to Z Draft Grade: 7.05

Draft projection: Day Two

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