University of Memphis Athletics
Burke Selected by Los Angeles Chargers in Fourth Round of 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 25, 2026 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke was selected with the 17th pick (117th overall) in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
Memphis has had at least one draftee in 11 of the past 13 NFL Drafts, with Burke being the 17th player selected over that span. It also marks the first time since the 2021 and 2022 NFL Drafts where the Tigers had a player picked in consecutive drafts, with Kobee Minor being selected in the seventh round of the 2025 Draft.
Burke joined the Tigers in 2025 after stints at Gardner-Webb and FIU, making his mark in his final collegiate season, culminating in an American Conference All-First Team nod. During the season, Burke and the Memphis offensive line were named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll.
In his only season with the Tigers, Burke helped block for a Memphis offense that finished sixth in red zone offense, 19th in scoring offense, 38th in rushing offense and top 60 in passing offense.
Memphis' 34 rushing touchdowns behind Burke's blocking in 2025 were tied for fifth nationally and its 2,231 team rushing yards were in the top 40 in the NCAA.
MEMPHIS PLAYERS DRAFTED SINCE 2014
2026:
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Memphis has had at least one draftee in 11 of the past 13 NFL Drafts, with Burke being the 17th player selected over that span. It also marks the first time since the 2021 and 2022 NFL Drafts where the Tigers had a player picked in consecutive drafts, with Kobee Minor being selected in the seventh round of the 2025 Draft.
Burke joined the Tigers in 2025 after stints at Gardner-Webb and FIU, making his mark in his final collegiate season, culminating in an American Conference All-First Team nod. During the season, Burke and the Memphis offensive line were named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll.
In his only season with the Tigers, Burke helped block for a Memphis offense that finished sixth in red zone offense, 19th in scoring offense, 38th in rushing offense and top 60 in passing offense.
Memphis' 34 rushing touchdowns behind Burke's blocking in 2025 were tied for fifth nationally and its 2,231 team rushing yards were in the top 40 in the NCAA.
MEMPHIS PLAYERS DRAFTED SINCE 2014
2026:
- Travis Burke, 117th Overall, Round 4 – Los Angeles Chargers
- Kobee Minor, 257th Overall, Round 7 – New England Patriots
- Dylan Parham, 90th Overall, Round 3 – Las Vegas Raiders
- Calvin Austin III, 138th Overall, Round 4 – Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kenneth Gainwell, 150th Overall, Round 5 – Philadelphia Eagles
- Antonio Gibson, 66th Overall, Round 3 – Washington Commanders
- Chris Claybrooks, 223rd Overall, Round 7 – Jacksonville Jaguars
- Dustin Woodard, 230th Overall, Round 7 – New England Patriots
- Darrell Henderson, 70th Overall, Round 3 – Los Angeles Rams
- Tony Pollard, 128th Overall, Round 4 – Dallas Cowboys
- Anthony Miller, 51st Overall, Round 2 – Chicago Bears
- Genard Avery, 150th Overall, Round 5 – Cleveland Browns
- Jake Elliott, 153rd Overall, Round 5 – Cincinnati Bengals
- Paxton Lynch, 26th Overall, Round 1 – Denver Broncos
- Bobby McCain, 145th Overall, Round 5 – Miami Dolphins
- Martin Ifedi, 227th Overall, Round 7 – St. Louis Rams
- Lonnie Ballentine, 256th Overall, Round 7 – Houston Texans
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS:
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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