Joshua Burnham is becoming a disruptive, high-motor edge defender for Notre Dame
In the 2024 season, Burnham gave Notre Dame real rotational juice and then starter-level production, finishing with 30 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, a forced fumble, and a career-best national championship game with 2 tackles for loss.[1][2][6] His value goes beyond the box score: at 6-4 and 255 pounds, he brings length, burst, and enough versatility to play as a stand-up edge or outside linebacker, with EA’s College Football 26 ratings reflecting strong acceleration and awareness.[9][17] He looks like a fit for teams that want an energetic, assignment-sound pressure player who can win with effort, range, and expanding pass-rush ability.[1][14]
