Over the course of the next month, I wanted to check in on a few members of the 2026 Texas rookie class in the NFL.

Today, the focus is on Baltimore Ravens EDGE rusher Ethan Burke, who found his new home out on the east coast quickly after going undrafted in April. Burke was born in Baltimore and still has family in the Maryland area, not to mention he was originally committed to the Terps to play lacrosse before opting for a football career at Texas.

As a result, he a strong support system in place as he tries to crack the 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent.

One of the largest developments for Burkes was dropping about 11 pounds from his final snaps at Texas to now. OTF was told he is right around 265 pounds and was listed at 267 on the Ravens' camp roster.

A source said Burke is moving at his absolute best since beginning his football-only career. He is stronger and moving better than ever before.

From what I understand, a lot of the focus following the season was to fixate completely on physical adjustments. First, getting completely healthy and two, slimming down as he embarks on his professional career.

A writer from SBNation's Baltimore Beatdown noted Burke was pressuring Lamar Jackson throughout the day during practice Thursday morning.

Hope to keep you all updated on what's ahead for Burke and plenty of other Texas rookies as training camp heats up and preseason games begin.

Feels good to talk about football!

Love this. Obviously Hill was the headliner of the group but excited to see what Manny and the dolphins / UT crew can do. 

Side note, it's great to watch red zone these days and actually hear contributions from Texas players. My dad always sends me texts like "Look at Gunnar Helm with the TD" haha.. couldn't say that much in the 2010s. 

Add a couple of sacks today for Burke, pretty strong showing on Thursday it sounds like.

Favorite Ethan Burke moment :  stopping Aggie on 4th down on 1 yard line with 2 minute left in 2024.

The cards are stacked against him as an undrafted free agent, So we’ll see how this shakes out. 

25 minutes ago, Roysterr said:

Favorite Ethan Burke moment :  stopping Aggie on 4th down on 1 yard line with 2 minute left in 2024.

With Chris Fowler Screaming NOTHING!!!!

1 hour ago, Roysterr said:

Favorite Ethan Burke moment :  stopping Aggie on 4th down on 1 yard line with 2 minute left in 2024.

I have this on insta-replay on my screensaver background...

6 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Over the course of the next month, I wanted to check in on a few members of the 2026 Texas rookie class in the NFL.

Today, the focus is on Baltimore Ravens EDGE rusher Ethan Burke, who found his new home out on the east coast quickly after going undrafted in April. Burke was born in Baltimore and still has family in the Maryland area, not to mention he was originally committed to the Terps to play lacrosse before opting for a football career at Texas.

As a result, he a strong support system in place as he tries to crack the 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent.

One of the largest developments for Burkes was dropping about 11 pounds from his final snaps at Texas to now. OTF was told he is right around 265 pounds and was listed at 267 on the Ravens' camp roster.

A source said Burke is moving at his absolute best since beginning his football-only career. He is stronger and moving better than ever before.

From what I understand, a lot of the focus following the season was to fixate completely on physical adjustments. First, getting completely healthy and two, slimming down as he embarks on his professional career.

A writer from SBNation's Baltimore Beatdown noted Burke was pressuring Lamar Jackson throughout the day during practice Thursday morning.

Hope to keep you all updated on what's ahead for Burke and plenty of other Texas rookies as training camp heats up and preseason games begin.

Feels good to talk about football!

Excellent reporting. Thank you.

Burke didn't appear to be a weight room warrior while here. But he made big plays for us. Hoping he makes the team. 

Just make the Practice Squad. Still nice $, and a chance to keep improving. Can make about 250 K if you make it 18 weeks. 

Wish him all the best, hope he lands a spot. 

Talent was never his hold up. He’s dripping with potential. His production just never took off for whatever reason. I’m rooting for him. I thought he should have been a late round pick. 

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️

He should’ve been drafted 😪