2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Aubrey Burks, Safety, West Virginia
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Aubrey Burks, #2 |
| School | WVU |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 5’11”, 209 |
| Position/Depth | S/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-Big 12 Honorable Mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | BYU, Oklahoma, UCF, Penn State |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 12, 39 Solo, 9 AST, 48 TOT, 4 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 2 INT, 6 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR |
| 2022 | GP 11, 46 Solo, 20 AST, 66 TOT, 4.5 TFL, 1 Sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF |
| 2021 | GP 6, 2 Solo, 2 TOT |
Player Summary:
Aubrey Burks was a 3-star recruit from Auburndale, FL, and went to Auburndale HS. He signed with WVU in 2021.
In 2021, Burks played in 6 games and had 2 total tackles. In 2022, Burks played in 11 games and had 66 total tackles with 4.5 TFLs, 1 Sack, 1 INT, 3 PD, and 1 FF. Last season In 2023 Burks started in 12 games and had 48 total tackles with 4 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 6 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Player Strengths:
- Is great in zone coverage
- Has great closing speed in both the run and pass game
- Can play anywhere in the the secondary
- Has a great break on the ball and can create turnovers
Player Weaknesses:
- Lacks elite NFL size
- Not as effective in man coverage
- Occasionally missed tackles