Luther Burden III is an American football wide receiver who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft with the 39th overall pick. During his collegiate career, he represented the Missouri Tigers football program in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was one of the 329 draft prospect invitees to the NFL Scouting Combine. He measured in at 6’0 and 206 lbs, with an arm length of 31.25 inches and a hand size of around 8.5 inches at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. His prospect grade of 6.47 projects him to become a good starter within two years in the pros. The Next Gen Stats gave him a score of 85, which falls in a good category, as per the NFL's official website.
Burden III committed to the University of Missouri in 2022 and played for them until the end of the 2024 season, during which he appeared in 38 games for the Tigers. In his freshman season, he appeared in 13 games and recorded 375 passing yards on 45 receptions. However, his breakout year came in 2023, when he posted career-high numbers across the board: 86 receptions, 1212 passing yards, and 9 passing touchdowns. Luther’s senior year saw him tally 676 yards on 61 receptions (via Sports Reference). During his collegiate career, Burden III received First-team All-SEC honors twice in 2023 and 2024 respectively, as per Missouri Tigers' official website.
Luther Burden III's Hometown
Acording to Missouri Tigers' official website, Luther Burden III's hometown is St. Louis, Missouri. He attended East St. Louis Senior High School in his hometown, where he played both football and basketball. During his senior year, he recorded 71 recceptions for 1,174 yards and 20 touchdowns. He led his team to the Illinois Class 6A State Championship game, where they lost the title by a single point in 2021.
Luther Burden III's Nationality
Luther Burden III holds American nationality and citizenship, as per NFL's official website
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