Nobody outside the Ohio State program expected a breakout season from Denzel Burke in 2021.
Despite the standards he may have had for his own performance as a true freshman, the Buckeyes’ top cornerback will face outside pressure and lofty expectations entering a season for the first time as a sophomore.
But if you’re familiar with Burke’s confidence and steely demeanor, that may not mean all that much after all. If anything, the experience Burke accrued as the overall snaps leader for the Buckeye defense last year only makes him more self-assured.
“I would just say I'm a lot more confident.