Butler’s tackling-first veteran DB who once set the tone for the Bulldogs’ secondary
In the 2013 season, David Burke led Butler in total tackles and solo tackles, and in 2014 he was again a key veteran presence at safety, with team reports noting a three-game suspension to open the year. His calling card was reliability, physicality, and ball production—he finished his Butler career with 165 tackles and six interceptions, including a pick-six against Morehead State. If you want a DB who brings experience, run support, and proven playmaking, Burke fits the mold; if you need a younger upside swing, he was more of a finished-product defender than a developmental project.
