Wyoming commit Burke enters the season with an opportunity to solidify himself as one of the premier cornerbacks and return specialists in Colorado. Every time the ball finds his hands, he has the explosiveness to change the game, already proving it with touchdowns on interception, kickoff and punt returns. Defensively, Burke combines outstanding speed, fluid footwork and physicality to eliminate top receiving threats while remaining active in run support. His versatility and playmaking ability make him one of the state’s most complete defensive backs and Wyoming is adding an impact athlete capable of contributing in multiple phases of the game throughout his collegiate career.

Burke is an explosive athlete for Legend, playing wide receiver, free safety and kicker. Measures in at 6’1 165-pounds. Last season, he accounted for 19 receptions for 493 yards with 4 touchdowns, 7 carries for 60 yards, 33 total tackles (15 solo, 18 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 6 PD, 3 INT, 1 blocked field goal. As a K/P, he had 69 kickoffs for 3767 yards with 43 touchbacks including 14 punts for 563 yards with 14 being inside the 20 yard line. Burke has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good change of direction, balance, speed, and jumping. As a receiver, he uses his very quick feet to consistently gain the upper hand at the LOS. Beats the press jam with ease and use his acceleration to create separation from the defender. Very good separation quickness. Very good ball adjustment and body control. Very good ball tracking and catching. He uses his strong hands to come down with the catch and hold onto the ball while getting hit. As a defender, he brings speed and physicality to the defense. Uses his very good ball reaction time to get interceptions and create pass deflections. Excellent tackler too. He’s also a very productive kicker/punter. Kid’s a beast and colleges should look his way.

Burke measures in at 6’1 165-pounds, and is a weapon for Legend, playing WR/FS/K. He had 7 carries for 60 yards, 19 receptions for 493 yards with 4 touchdowns, 33 total tackles (15 solo, 18 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INT, 6 PD, 1 blocked field goal, 69 kick offs for 3767 and 43 touchbacks. 14 punts for 563 yards with all 14 being inside the 20. Very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good speed, change of direction, balance, and jumping. Very good release and very good separation quickness. Consistently outruns his opponent or finds a void to exploit. Very good catching and ball tracking. Plucks the ball out of the air with ease. Defensively, he’s like a ball hawk. He has a smooth back pedal with very good read and reaction speed. Very good man coverage sticking to the wideout like glue. Very good closing quickness and timing on pass breakups. Very good tackling too. He’s a star in the making.

Burke was electric all night for Legend. The 6’0 165-pound CB/WR/K had 4 receptions for 222 yards with 1 touchdown, 4 tackles (all solo), 1 INT, 6 KO for 340 yards with 3 touchbacks, 3 punts for 143 yards (inside the 20 3 times), 4/4 on PAT. He is an athlete, and was on kick returns earlier in the season. Very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good speed, stamina, change of direction, and jumping. As a receiver, he has very good release and separation quickness. He beats the DB with his speed. Very good ball tracking and catching on both sides of the ball. Burke has strong hands to come down with fingertip catches. Any time he has the ball in his hands, he’s got a chance to score. Very good vision to glide through the field easily. On defense, he’s a ball hawk. Smooth back pedal and very good man coverage. Stride for stride with the receiver. Very good read and reaction speed. Very good blitz take off on edge. Burke has very good kick power and accuracy as well! I’m thoroughly impressed with his ability to impact the field on all 3 phases. He is a dog.

Burke is a technician in the slot and a new addition with breakout potential. His ability to mirror receivers and anticipate breaks makes him a nightmare for opponents. With elite footwork and top end agility, Burke stays glued to receivers, rarely giving up space even on double or triple moves. His confidence, instincts, and fluid hips allow him to make plays on the ball and clamp down in tight coverage. As he steps into a more prominent defensive role, expect Burke to be a name you hear more often. He brings lockdown potential at one of the toughest spots to cover.