Travis Burke is hard to miss, no matter what field he steps onto.
The 6-foot-9, 325-pound offensive tackle has an extensive college football resume, which includes stops at Gardner-Webb (2021-22) and Florida International (2023-24) before he wrapped up his career at Memphis last season.
Burke has started 46 games since 2021, and he has played both right and left tackle. He started 22 games at left tackle for FIU in 2023 and 2024 and earned first-team All-American Conference honors after starting 11 games on the right side last season at Memphis.
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Travis Burke NFL Draft Projection
I project former Memphis right tackle Travis Burke will be selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, or Philadelphia Eagles are good fits. The Falcons are looking for a replacement for right tackle Kaleb McGary, who announced his retirement last week.
Burke told Sports Illustrated that he met with Atlanta’s and Tennessee’s entire coaching staffs during pre-draft meetings. He also had as many as seven pre-draft visits scheduled, including trips to Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Miami.
Travis Burke’s 40 Time & NFL Combine Results
Former Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke ran the 40-yard dash in 5.17 seconds, which ranked No. 28 among offensive linemen who competed in that event at the 2026 NFL Combine. He also posted a 27-inch vertical jump and an 8 foot, 11 inch broad jump.
Burke’s arms measured 34.25 inches at the combine.
Travis Burke’s Stats & Highlights
Travis Burke started six games at right tackle and seven at LT while helping Gardner-Webb reach the second round of the FCS Playoffs in 2022. He helped FIU’s rushing attack improve by 30 yards a game from 2023 to 2024, and Burke helped Memphis average 182.8 rushing yards a game last season.
Burke played 765 offensive snaps and earned an overall grade of 84.5 from Pro Football Focus last season, which ranked No. 11 among qualified offensive tackles. His run-blocking grade of 84.2 ranked No. 9 at the position, and his pass-blocking grade of 81.5 ranked No. 34. Burke allowed just three sacks last fall.
Where Is Travis Burke From?
Travis Burke is from Hollywood, Florida. He played at South Broward High School and was a three-star recruit when he signed with Gardner-Webb in 2021, according to 247Sports.
Travis Burke Draft Profile & Comparison
My NFL comparison for Travis Burke is Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson. Both players have the size, demeanor, and length to be a nightmare as run-blockers.
With so much evidence on tape, there’s no denying what Burke is. He’s a mauler in the rushing game. He wins more often than not as a pass blocker when he gets his hands on a defender, but he struggles with the kind of speedy edge rushers prevalent in the NFL.
Burke projects more as a right tackle in most systems, and he can thrive in a downhill rushing scheme that will allow him to use his best weapon – brute force.
