Football Bio –
Selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, he is a towering, physically imposing blocker known as a "mauling mammoth" with a relentless finishing style on the edge. Actively developing as a prized rookie swing tackle. College: Memphis. Selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, he is a towering, physically imposing blocker known as a "mauling mammoth" with a relentless finishing style on the edge. NFL/Chargers summary: The fourth-round rookie is developing as a swing tackle behind Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.
HEIGHT
6' 9"
WEIGHT
315
EXPERIENCE
Rookie
COLLEGE
Memphis
2026 Outlook
Burke made the 53 as a rookie tackle, giving the Chargers developmental size and depth behind the veteran starters. His immediate role is reserve duty while he continues adjusting to NFL speed and technique.
Career Highlights
Selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, he is a towering, physically imposing blocker known as a "mauling mammoth" with a relentless finishing style on the edge. Actively developing as a prized rookie swing tackle.
Personal Life
Burke is from Hollywood, Florida, and attended South Broward High School, where his father had also played football before later serving as the school's offensive line coach. He played both football and baseball growing up and experienced a dramatic growth spurt that helped change his path as an offensive lineman. Away from football, he has incorporated hot yoga and Pilates into his training routine to improve mobility and maintain his frame.