Playing in the shadow of the program’s best defensive lineman in the history of the school would be a daunting task for any kid coming out of high school.
But that was the position defensive lineman Jordan Burch put himself in when he decided to play for South Carolina in 2020 where he was billed as the next Jadaveon Clowney.
Those are some big cleats to fill and after three seasons of not being able to become the next great Gamecock, Burch has decided to go as far away from Clowney’s shadow in hopes of becoming his own player, now as an Oregon Duck.
At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, Burch will definitely compete for a starting spot along the Duck defensive line. He’s coming off his best season in Columbia, with 60 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Burch is a former 5-star recruit as the No. 8 player in the 2020 class, and was projected as a possible first-round draft pick coming out of the prep ranks. With a good season in Eugene, he will be among those drafted in 2024.
Are you looking to learn a bit more about Oregon’s newest defensive lineman? We’ve got you covered.