Denzel Burke NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Ohio State CB

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 193

POSITIVES

— Very good athlete with the desired length and size for the next level.

— He moves well for the position, showing explosion out of breaks and long speed to carry receivers.

— Shows very good scheme versatility, paired with the flexibility to play press and off coverage.

— Strong run defender who comes up quickly to defeat blocks and fill run lanes. Strong tackler who throws his body around, showing very good physicality and aggression.

NEGATIVES

— Gambler when playing the ball in the air. He looks for interceptions and often undercuts the routes, causing him to miss and be pulled out of position.

— Inconsistent breaking at times. Can play with high pad level, especially when breaking from off coverage.

NOTES

— Born Nov. 10, 2002

— 4-Star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247 Sports

— 2023 First-Team All-Big Ten

— 2021 Third-Team All-Big Ten

OVERALL

Denzel Burke is a well-rounded cornerback prospect with the ideal size and athleticism for the NFL. Standing at 6'1", 193 pounds, Burke has the length and physical traits that should make for an easy transition to the NFL. His scheme versatility and physicality in run support make him a potential impact player at the next level.

Burke excels as a versatile defender who can play both press and off coverage. His athleticism shines in his ability to explode out of breaks and carry receivers deep with his long speed. However, Burke can be overly aggressive when playing the ball in the air, often gambling on interceptions, which can pull him out of position. His high pad level can lead to inconsistent breaks, particularly in off coverage. Despite these issues, he can stay with receivers and challenge at the catch point, attack the ball in the air, and look to capitalize whenever he can.

Burke is an aggressive run defender who does not shy away from contact. He shows excellent physicality and is quick to come up, shed blocks, and fill run lanes. Burke's willingness to throw his body around and his strong tackling ability are standout traits. His hand usage in disengaging from blockers is another asset, making him a reliable defender in run support.

Denzel Burke projects as an early-round pick with the potential to develop into an impact player. His size, athleticism, and versatility make him a valuable piece for teams that utilize both man and zone coverage schemes. With further consistency in his coverage technique and better discipline when playing the ball, Burke has the tools to become a reliable starting cornerback in the NFL.

GRADE: 7.4 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 71

POSITION RANK: CB10

PRO COMPARISON: Tyson Campbell

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.