Denzel Burke is a football cornerback who played four years for the Ohio State Buckeyes before entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Burke's football journey began at Brophy College Preparatory before transferring to Saguaro High School in Scottsdale for his senior year. During his high school career, he played both as a wide receiver and defensive back. Despite a season-ending injury in his senior year, he earned a four-star recruit status, ranking among the top 250 national prospects according to 247Sports.
Burke committed to Ohio University and made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2021, starting all 13 games and finishing the season with 35 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and an interception. His performance earned him Freshman All-American honors and third-team All-Big Ten recognition. In his sophomore year, he played in 11 games and recorded 34 tackles, three tackles for loss, and five pass deflections. By the 2023 season, Burke had returned to form as he led the team in passes defended and PBUs. His performance earned him second-team All-American honors and first-team All-Big Ten recognition from coaches. In four seasons with the Buckeyes, Denzel Burke amassed 143 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, and four interceptions, as per Sports Reference. In his senior year, he posted his personal best with 48 total tackles and was named Third-team All-Big Ten.
Denzel Burke hometown
Denzel Burke's hometown is Phoenix, Arizona, United States, according to his official Ohio State Buckeyes roster page. He was born on November 10, 2002, in Phoenix.
Where was Denzel Burke born?
Denzel Burke's birthplace is Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Denzel Burke Nationality
Denzel Burke is an American national.
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