Is Luther Burden III Related to Ticky Burden?

Last Modified Apr 26, 2025 00:37 GMT
Luther Burden III grandfather
Luther Burden III Source: Getty Images

Luther Burden III is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. The 39th overall pick from the second round of the 2025 NFL draft played at the University of Missouri from 2022 to 2024. He is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended East St. Louis Senior High School. On December 3, 2024, Luther declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through his Instagram account (@lutherburden3). At the NFL Scouting Combine, his Next Gen Stats score of 85 ranked 3rd overall among the wide receivers, according to the official NFL website. (Via NFL's official website)

Luther Burdens' time with the Missouri Tigers football program saw him appear in 38 games, recording 192 receptions for 2,263 yards and 21 touchdowns. As a freshman, he played 13 games and caught 45 passes for 375 yards. His best year was in 2023, when he had career highs of 86 catches, 1,212 yards, and 9 touchdowns. As a senior, he had 676 yards on 61 catches. Burden received First-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and 2024, as per the official website of the Missouri Tigers.

Luther Burden III and "Ticky" Burden

Ticky Burden
Ticky Burden Source: Getty Images

Luther Burden III is Ticky Burden's grandson. Ticky, born Luther Dean Burden on February 28, 1953, in Haines City, Florida, had a standout basketball career. He played college basketball at the University of Utah and was an All-American in 1975. In the same year, he was named an All-American in 1975. That same year, he was drafted by the New York Knicks and also played for the Virginia Squires in the ABA. Luther Burden III's father, Luther Burden Jr., played basketball at Saint Louis University, based on Luther Burden III's college roster and various reports.

Similar Pages

Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs Image
Stefon Diggs
Parents
Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley Image
Saquon Barkley
Parents
Malachi Moore
Malachi Moore Image
Malachi Moore
Parents
Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders Image
Deion Sanders
Kids
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes Image
Patrick Mahomes
Parents
Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner Image
Bobby Wagner
Daughter
Darius Alexander
Darius Alexander Image
Darius Alexander
Parents
Travis Hunter
Travis Hunter Image
Travis Hunter
Parents
Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill Image
Tyreek Hill
Kids
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning Image
Peyton Manning
Kids
Cam Newton
Cam Newton Image
Cam Newton
Kids
Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams Image
Caleb Williams
Parents
Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels Image
Jayden Daniels
Parents
Spencer Rattler
Spencer Rattler Image
Spencer Rattler
Parents
C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud Image
C.J. Stroud
Parents

FAQ on Luther Burden III

 A. Luther Burden III is from St. Louis, Missouri. 

A. Luther Burden III wore a jersey No. 3 at Missouri. 

A. Luther Burden III attended East St. Louis High School in Illinois.

A. Luther Burden III stands at 6 feet, as per the NFL's official website.

Related Stories

"This makes ZERO sense": Emmanuel Acho blasts Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus for defensive chaos vs. Panthers "This makes ZERO sense": Emmanuel Acho blasts Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus for defensive chaos vs. Panthers
"This makes ZERO sense": Emmanuel Acho blasts Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus for defensive chaos vs. Panthers
Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin announces major career milestone as Off Season clothing label lands game-changing NBA collaboration Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin announces major career milestone as Off Season clothing label lands game-changing NBA collaboration
Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin announces major career milestone as Off Season clothing label lands game-changing NBA collaboration
DeAndre Hopkins drops candid message for C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Ravens cut safety 7 days after signing DeAndre Hopkins drops candid message for C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Ravens cut safety 7 days after signing
DeAndre Hopkins drops candid message for C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Ravens cut safety 7 days after signing
"The Owners and GM don't know what they want": Former NFL QB details Cam Ward’s situation following Brian Callahan’s departure "The Owners and GM don't know what they want": Former NFL QB details Cam Ward’s situation following Brian Callahan’s departure
"The Owners and GM don't know what they want": Former NFL QB details Cam Ward’s situation following Brian Callahan’s departure
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers predictions, odds, and picks for Week 7 TNF clash Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers predictions, odds, and picks for Week 7 TNF clash
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers predictions, odds, and picks for Week 7 TNF clash
1d
49ers GM John Lynch refuses to guarantee Brock Purdy’s start vs. Falcons as Mac Jones continues to impress 49ers GM John Lynch refuses to guarantee Brock Purdy’s start vs. Falcons as Mac Jones continues to impress
49ers GM John Lynch refuses to guarantee Brock Purdy’s start vs. Falcons as Mac Jones continues to impress
1d
"Put this sh*t in the f*cking past": Travis Kelce gets honest about his talk with Rashee Rice after WR got served 6-game ban "Put this sh*t in the f*cking past": Travis Kelce gets honest about his talk with Rashee Rice after WR got served 6-game ban
"Put this sh*t in the f*cking past": Travis Kelce gets honest about his talk with Rashee Rice after WR got served 6-game ban
"Their offense looks so stale": Rob Gronkowski claims Jalen Hurts' Eagles’ struggles are more alarming than Bills "Their offense looks so stale": Rob Gronkowski claims Jalen Hurts' Eagles’ struggles are more alarming than Bills
"Their offense looks so stale": Rob Gronkowski claims Jalen Hurts' Eagles’ struggles are more alarming than Bills
1d
"Bro is too good at acting zesty": NFL fans react to Justin Jefferson disguising himself as photographer to troll Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah "Bro is too good at acting zesty": NFL fans react to Justin Jefferson disguising himself as photographer to troll Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
"Bro is too good at acting zesty": NFL fans react to Justin Jefferson disguising himself as photographer to troll Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
1d
"He reminds me of Patrick Mahomes": Maxx Crosby makes his feelings known on Cam Ward after beating Titans 20-10 "He reminds me of Patrick Mahomes": Maxx Crosby makes his feelings known on Cam Ward after beating Titans 20-10
"He reminds me of Patrick Mahomes": Maxx Crosby makes his feelings known on Cam Ward after beating Titans 20-10
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications