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Ohio State DB Denzel Burke 2025 Draft Profile

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Rob Gregson | Last updated Nov 18, 2024 11:23 AM ET

Denzel Burke, CB

Height/Weight: 6-1, 193 LBs

Age: 22

Ohio State

Denzel Burke OSU Stats

ESPN

Year	Tackles	Pass Breakups	Interceptions
2021	37	12	1
2022	34	5	0
2023	24	8	1
2024	30	1	2

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.