Justin Burke

Biography

Justin Burke, formerly the UTSA offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, has been named the tight ends coach for the University of Kentucky football team. Burke returns to his hometown after six seasons on the UTSA staff, where he steadily ascended through the program's ranks. He began his tenure in 2020 as an offensive analyst before earning a promotion to associate head coach, special teams coordinator and tight ends coach in 2022. In 2023, he was elevated to offensive coordinator and added quarterbacks coach to his responsibilities ahead of the 2024 season. During Burke's time in San Antonio, the Roadrunners enjoyed the most successful six-year run in program history with a 52-26 overall record, 35-12 regular-season league mark, two conference championships, and six bowl appearances with three straight bowl wins. Burke played quarterback at Louisville (2008-10) and North Carolina State (2006-08), was a two-year letterman and started eight games at Louisville. He was a three-time All-Big East Academic Team honoree and 2006 All-ACC Academic Team honoree. The Lexington, Kentucky native was a standout quarterback for Lexington Catholic (2002-05), named Gatorade Player of the Year in Kentucky in 2005, and threw for a state record 62 touchdowns. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting in 2009 and MBA in 2011, both from Louisville.