Certainly, entering into the NFL Draft is a significant moment in any player’s career, signifying a milestone in their football journey as the National Football League stands as the pinnacle of this journey. However, Jordan Burch, an American football player currently showcasing his skills for the Oregon Ducks in collegiate football, has chosen to forgo the 2024 NFL Draft and opt for another season in college. He officially announced his decision on his X account in January 2024.
Hailing from South Carolina, Burch developed a keen interest in the sport during his formative years. He initiated his football journey by joining the school’s football team at Hammond School in Columbia, South Carolina. After graduation, he initially chose to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks before ultimately joining the Oregon Ducks squad during the 2023 season.
Jordan Burch College
Burch attended both the University of South Carolina and the University of Oregon. As a five-star recruit, he received offers from several football programs such as Alabama, Clemson, Duke, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Wake Forest. Despite receiving offers from these renowned institutions, he decided to commit to playing college football for the University of South Carolina. After spending three seasons from 2020 to 2022 with South Carolina, he entered the transfer portal and subsequently moved to the University of Oregon, where he currently represents the Oregon Ducks.
Over his three-season tenure at South Carolina, Burch emerged as a standout player amassing an impressive 105 tackles including 55 solo tackles, 4.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss in all 33 games.
During the 2023 season with the Oregon Ducks, he concluded the season with 34 tackles comprising 13 solo tackles, three sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss in all 14 games played.
Burch’s overall career stats until the 2023 season are as follows:
| Tackles | Def Int | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
| Year | School | G | Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sacks | Int | Yards | Avg | TD | PD | FR | Yards | TD | FF |
| 2020 | South Carolina | 7 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2021 | South Carolina | 13 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | South Carolina | 13 | 32 | 28 | 60 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Oregon | 14 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Overall Career | 47 | 68 | 71 | 139 | 20 | 7.5 | 1 | 61 | 61 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Jordan Burch High School
Burch attended the Hammond School in Columbia, South Carolina, where he participated in high school football. In his senior year, he garnered a 2019 USA Today All-America selection honor. Displaying brilliance on the field, he secured a spot in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game, where he also served as a captain. For his exceptional performance throughout his span, he emerged as a consensus five-star recruit upon graduation.
FAQ's on Jordan Burch College
A. Henri Burch is the mother of Jordan Burch. However, the identity of his father is unknown.
A. Jordan Burch wears jersey number 1, representing the Oregon Ducks.
A. Jordan Burch is 6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 meters tall.
A. Jordan Burch holds American nationality.
