The Arizona Cardinals selected cornerback Denzel Burke with their fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his path to making the roster is jeopardized by stiff competition. The Cardinals currently have several established cornerbacks including Sean Murphy-Bunting and Garrett Williams. Burke, while possessing special teams experience, faces a tough uphill battle to secure a spot.

Best-case scenario, Burke joins as a depth player on special teams while mostly remaining inactive. The team's depth chart could further complicate matters for the rookie if they opt to keep all current players.