It’s never too early to talk about the NFL Draft, and the Green Bay Packers have already been mentioned as a potential addition to an Ohio State Buckeyes star next spring.
That player is cornerback Denzel Burke.
Bleacher Report’s NFL editorial team has linked Burke to the Packers in the 2025 NFL Draft, noting that the Green Bay Packers will likely be in dire need of a cornerback next season with Eric Stokes becoming a free agent.
Burke is widely considered one of the best cornerbacks in the country for 2024 and is expected to be selected in the first round of the draft next April.
The 21-year-old is entering his final season at Ohio State University and is fresh off the 2023 season in which he recorded 24 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble and nine passes defensed.
Burke came to Columbus in 2021 and immediately played an important role, recording 37 tackles, one pick, 12 passes defensed and one defensive touchdown in his freshman year. In his sophomore year, he totaled 34 stops, three tackles for loss and five passes defensed.
The Phoenix, Arizona native is part of a strong Buckeyes secondary and arguably has the best roster in the country overall.
Burke has already set big goals for 2024 and could well establish himself as the most promising cornerback in the country next season.
Ohio State begins its regular season on August 31 with a game against Akron. The Buckeyes are ranked second nationally behind Georgia.
