physical Gamecock DB with upside in the nickel
Burger is a 6-1, 209-pound redshirt sophomore defensive back for South Carolina in the 2026 season who has worked primarily at nickel and is known for physicality, versatility, and run support. He arrived as a walk-on from Catawba Ridge, where he piled up 157 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 5 fumble recoveries in high school, and that toughness shows up in the scouting profile: he’s a hard hitter who can also handle some coverage duties. He’s a useful fit if a team wants an aggressive, downhill DB with size and edge rather than a pure ball-hawk.
