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Assessing Jordan Burch's' performance at the 2025 NFL Combine
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Everyone in Eugene and inside the Oregon Duck football program knows how valuable and good defensive end Jordan is. But now the folks in the NFL got an up close and personal view of how good Burch can be.
The former Duck edge rusher participated in a few drills in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday and he certainly gave the scout a taste of what he could bring to any NFL team looking to put pressure on the quarterback.
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Burch was a good player at South Carolina , but when he transferred to Oregon, his production just grew and grew. In his two seasons in Eugene, Burch had 64 tackles, 19 for loss and 11.5 sacks. In his three seasons as a Gamecock, he just had 4.5 sacks.
Here's a look at how he performed at the combine on Thursday:
Measurables
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 02: Jordan Burch #1 of the Oregon Ducks plays against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 279 pounds
Hand Size: 9 1/2"
Arm Length:33"
40-yard Dash
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive lineman Jordan Burch (DL43) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Official Time: 4.67
Rank at Position:7th of 18 players
10-yard Split
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive lineman Jordan Burch (DL43) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Official Split Time:1.66 seconds
Rank at Position: 13th of 18 players
NFL Combine Grade
6.27 out of 8
According to the analysis, Burch's grade suggests he should be a plus starter. Here are his strengths.
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Prototypical frame with outstanding traits and good lean mass.
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Very good feel for attacking angle blocks.
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Has the ability to separate and bypass base blocks.
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Rarely allows a tackle to be broken.
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Excellent bend to dip around the edge or explode into his bull-rush.
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Can finish when the opportunity presents itself in the pocket.
Here are what they says are Burch's weaknesses.
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Needs to play with better decisiveness in the run game.
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Lacked hustle and urgency as a play-side run defender in 2024.
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Struggles to beat back straining linemen and get off the block.
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Below average getting down the line and squeezing back-side runs.
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Pass rush lacks desired skill and violence in his hands.
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Slow to find a rush counter when he's stalled.
This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Assessing Jordan Burch's' performance at the 2025 NFL Combine
