Ethan Burke
American football player
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Ethan Burke is an American football edge rusher. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns.
High school career
Burke attended Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. At Westlake, Burke was a dual sport athlete playing football and lacrosse. Originally, Burke committed to play lacrosse at Maryland.[1] However, on December 1, 2021, Burke decommitted from Maryland and committed to Michigan to play both football and lacrosse.[2] Then on December 15, 2021, Burke decommitted from Michigan and committed to Texas to play football.[3]
Burke, a three-star prospect, helped lead Westlake to two state championships.[4]
College career
As a true freshman at Texas in 2022, Burke played in 11 games, recording five solo tackles and one assist.[5] He made his college debut against Louisiana-Monroe. During his sophomore year, Burke earned a starting position and recorded four tackles and one sack in a win against Alabama.[6] Burke was an honorable mention on the 2023 Big 12 All-Conference Team.
In 2025, Burke returned to Texas for his senior season. In Week 9 against Mississippi State, Burke recorded one blocked field goal, one sack, seven tackles, and one forced fumble. The sack-fumble created by Burke sealed the victory for Texas in overtime. For his performance, Burke was named Co-SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week.[7] In Week 14 against Texas A&M, Burke recorded nine tackles, a pass break-up, and a blocked field goal and was named Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Week.[8] At the end of the season, Burke accepted an invitation for the East-West Shrine Bowl.[9]