Denzel Burke

About

Football player best known for playing as a cornerback for the Ohio State University Buckeyes. Ranked as #1 game-changing cornerback and athlete by The Arizona Republic, he began his collegiate career with Ohio State in 2021. Prior to declaring his commitment to the university during his senior year of high school, he had been named a 4-star prospect and listed as #8 athlete in the nation by 247Sports.  

Before Fame

He attended Brophy Prep College Preparatory in his hometown of Phoenix, AZ before transferring to Saguaro High School in Scottsdale during his senior year. While attending, he played as both defensive back and wide receiver.

Trivia

He earned third-team all-Big Ten Conference honors and was named a Freshman All-American by ESPN, The Athletic, and 247 Sports in 2021. The following year, he earned Honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference honors.

Family Life

His parents are named Deya and Zafiro Burke.

Associated With

During his time with the Ohio State University Buckeyes, he played for head coach Ryan Day.