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Seven Missouri Tigers are headed to the NFL

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jacob Louraine | Last updated Apr 27, 2025 6:31 PM ET

In an NFL Draft weekend full of exciting picks and developments, seven Missouri Tigers have officially punched their ticket to the NFL.

Three Tigers heard their names called across the seven rounds of the draft, and four signed undrafted free agency contracts shortly after.

OT Armand Membou and QB Brady Cook (New York Jets)

Former Mizzou OT Armand Membou was the first taken off the board after joining the New York Jets with the seventh overall pick.

Less than 48 hours later, the signal caller who Membou spent three seasons protecting also joined the Jets. Former Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook will pack his things and head to the Big Apple as well after signing a UDFA, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero.

From Missouri to the league ➡️#MIZ X #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/K8eH0vIRfR
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) April 26, 2025

WR Luther Burden III (Chicago Bears)

Standout wide receiver Luther Burden III was the second Tiger selected in the Draft. Burden was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 39th pick. Although he was drafted later than many expected, he joins a young Bears offense teeming with talent.

"Stud...you give him a little bit of space, and he makes big things happen," said head coach Ben Johnson, describing Burden as a dangerous player and a big-time weapon.

OT Marcus Bryant (New England Patriots)

The final Mizzou-made player called up during the draft was offensive tackle Marcus Bryant, who was selected by the New England Patriots with the 220th pick.

The 6-foot-7, 320-pounder started all 13 games at left tackle and played 975 snaps in his lone year with Mizzou. Bryant spent four years at SMU, where he was a 2023 first-team All-AAC honoree. He joins a Patriots squad coming off of a 4-13 season.

Including Cook, four players signed UDFA contracts after the NFL Draft concluded Saturday night.

WR Theo Wease Jr. and RB Nate Noel (Miami Dolphins)

Wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. was reportedly the first to ink a deal, signing with the Miami Dolphins.

Wease played three seasons at Oklahoma before spending the last two at Mizzou. Over his five-year collegiate career, he started 43 of 62 games and had 173 receptions for 2,610 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Wease isn't the only Tiger heading south, as running back Nate Noel has also reportedly signed on with the Dolphins. Noel spent four years at Appalachian State before transferring to Mizzou for the 2024 season. He started 36 of 55 collegiate games, tallying 704 carries for 3,892 yards and 21 TDs.

DE Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos)

The last Tiger to join the NFL's ranks is defensive end Johnny Walker Jr., who reportedly signed with the Denver Broncos.Walker started 25 of 40 career games, amassing 103 tackles (26 for loss), 18½ sacks and six forced fumbles.

With their professional football careers finding their humble beginnings, the seven Tigers will ship off to their respective teams to compete for starting roles.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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