A towering 6-foot-9 tackle drafted in the fourth round out of Memphis after stops at Gardner-Webb and FIU.
Travis Burke's massive frame and long developmental path through three college programs made him one of the more unique prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Los Angeles Chargers selected him in the fourth round, viewing him as a developmental piece who can eventually back up or challenge for the right tackle spot.
Path to the league
Born in Hollywood, Florida, Burke attended South Broward High School, where his father coached the offensive line, and grew roughly 10 inches before his junior year to reach 6-foot-6. A three-star recruit, he began his career at Gardner-Webb, transferred to FIU for two seasons, and finished at Memphis in 2025. The Los Angeles Chargers selected him in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Burke started 46 total college games across three programs, including 13 starts at Gardner-Webb in 2022 and 22 starts across two seasons at FIU. He capped his college career with first-team All-American Conference honors at Memphis in 2025 and played in the East-West Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.
2025 season recap
In his lone season at Memphis, Burke started 11 games at right tackle and earned first-team All-American Conference recognition, using his rare 6-foot-9, 315-pound frame to anchor the Tigers' offensive line. The performance boosted his draft stock enough for the Chargers to take him in the fourth round.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Travis Burke
- University of Memphis Athletics: Burke Selected by Los Angeles Chargers
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Memphis
- Hometown
- Hollywood, FL, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
