Luther Burden III is a professional American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. Chicago snagged him in the second round (39th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. He represented the Missouri Tigers in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He’s from St. Louis, an independent city in the state of Missouri. He attended East St. Louis Senior High School in his hometown. Burden III joined the University of Missouri from 2022 to the 2024 season. He appeared in 38 games for the Tigers, recording 192 receptions for 2,263 yards and 21 receiving touchdowns. He also had 34 carries, rushing for 234 yards and 4 touchdowns. During his time in college, Burden III received First-team All-SEC honors twice in 2023 and 2024, respectively. (via the Missouri Tigers' official website)
On December 3, 2024, Burden III declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through his Instagram account (@lutherburden3). At the 2025 NFL Combine, his Next Gen Stats score of 85 ranked 3rd overall among the wide receivers, according to the official NFL website.
What is Luther Burden III's 40-time?
Luther Burden III ran the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He also clocked a 1.54-second 10-yard split. With a prospect grade of 6.43, he is projected to become a good starter within two years at the next level. (via official NFL website)
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.54 seconds |
Luther Burden III's Physical Attributes
| Age | 21 years old (as of April 2025) |
| Weight | 206 lbs (93.44 kg) |
| Height | 6 feet (1.82 m) |
Luther Burden III's height
Luther Burden III is 6 feet tall, according to the NFL official website.
Luther Burden III's weight
As of April 2025, Luther Burden III weighs approximately 206 pounds (93.44 kg), according to the NFL official website.
Luther Burden III's age
Luther Burden III, born on December 12, 2003, and is 21 years old as of April 2025, according to the Missouri Tigers' roster.
FAQ on Luther Burden III
A. Luther Burden III is from St. Louis, Missouri.
A. Luther Burden III ran the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, according to the official NFL website.
A. Luther Burden III attended the University of Missouri.
A. Luther Burden III attended East St. Louis High School in Illinois.
