Ethan Burke
Career Summary
Ethan Burke is a Texas edge defender who made Baltimore's 2026 opening roster as an undrafted rookie.
Burke played four seasons at Texas before joining Baltimore in 2026. He earned a spot on the Ravens' opening roster and appeared in the first two regular-season games.
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Early Life
Burke is from Austin, Texas.
Texas lists Burke's hometown as Austin, Texas.
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High School
At Westlake High School, Burke was a championship-winning edge defender and a standout lacrosse player.
Burke helped Westlake win consecutive state titles in 2020 and 2021. As a senior, he recorded 58 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, an interception, nine passes defended and a blocked punt.
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College Career
Burke developed into a two-year starter and productive Texas edge defender.
Burke played in 51 games with 17 starts at Texas. In 2023, he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition after nine tackles for loss and a team-leading 5.5 sacks; in 2024 he recorded nine tackles for loss, a blocked field goal and a 30-yard interception-return touchdown.
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Path to the NFL
Burke joined Baltimore as an undrafted rookie after his Texas career.
The Ravens list Burke as a rookie outside linebacker from Texas on their 2026 roster.
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NFL Career
Burke made Baltimore's opening roster and appeared in the first two games of his rookie season.
Baltimore lists Burke as a rookie outside linebacker. Its 2026 statistics page shows he played in two regular-season games and recorded one assisted tackle.
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Career Accomplishments
Burke produced All-Big 12 recognition and key impact plays at Texas.
Burke earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors in 2023. His 2024 season included a 30-yard interception-return touchdown against UTSA and a blocked field goal in Texas' College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Arizona State.
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Playing Style
Burke's Texas production showed length-based edge disruption, including sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, pass breakups and blocked kicks.
Across his Texas career, Burke contributed sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, an interception return touchdown and blocked kicks. His 2026 preseason profile with Baltimore also included a sack, forced fumble and two passes defensed against Minnesota.
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