Luther Burden: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / April 27

Mizzou Second Round Pick Labeled as One of Draft's Biggest Steals

It was a bit of a surprise for Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III to slip into the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. Reports beforehand said that it was possible that it happened, but falling to the 39th overall pick to the Chicago Bears was definitely not the spot where people thought he would land.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 26

Chicago Bears made history during 2025 NFL Draft

Wide receiver might not have been the most pressing need for the Chicago Bears entering the draft, but they made a surprise in round two when they selected Luther Burden III out of Missouri.

Chicago Bears NFL Draft Steal Luther Burden III Is 'Big Fan' Of Caleb Williams

In a somewhat fortuitous circumstance, the Chicago Bears were able to land one of, if not the most, dynamic offensive weapons in the 2025 NFL Draft when they selected wide receiver Luther Burden III from the Missouri Tigers with the 39th pick.

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Bears Draft Steal Sends a Warning to the Rest of the NFL

The Chicago Bears entered Day Two of the 2025 NFL Draft with no shortage of options. However, few could have predicted the splash they would make with their first of three second-round picks.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Bears Issue Epic Response to Mizzou WR Luther Burden III's Late Night Post

Many NFL analysts and Missouri Tigers fans alike were shocked to see wideout Luther Burden III fall out of the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night.

College Football News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 25

Bears second-rounder Luther Burden III stunned by drop from Round 1

If Bears fans were confused about Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III as their first pick in Round 2 at No. 39, imagine how Burden himself felt. He wasn't too excited about it, not necessarily being in Chicago but being a second-round pick, and he said as much.

Luther Burden's Connection with Caleb Williams 5 Years in the Making

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Caleb Williams and Luther Burden III were supposed to be teammates in 2021. The second-highest rated wide receiver in the class of 2022 initially committed to play for Oklahoma in October of 2020, three months after the second-highest rated quarterback in the class of 2021 committed to play for the Sooners.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / April 25

Bears made secret decision before pouncing on second-round pick

The Chicago Bears made a major addition to their offense when they selected tight end Colston Loveland with the No. 10 overall pick. Then, they decided to double down by drafting wide receiver Luther Burden with the No. 39 overall pick.

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The Chicago Bears are still adding additional weapons to Ben Johnson’s offense. On Thursday night, the Bears drafted Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Instant Grades on Chicago Bears' Selection of Luther Burden III

It's official — wide receiver Luther Burden III has found his NFL home with the Chicago Bears. The former Missouri Tiger was selected with the 39th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

2025 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears earn underwhelming grade for Luther Burden selection in Round 2

The Chicago Bears continued adding to their suddenly explosive offense with the selection of Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th overall pick in the second round.

Get to know new Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III

In the NFL, surprise draft picks can scare the crap out of a fan base. Luther Burden III, on the other hand, is the kind of surprise pick who'll scare the crap out of an opponent.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 25

What Chicago Bears fans need to know about their 2025 second-round draft selection

The Chicago Bears selected WR Luther Burden III with the 39th pick in the 2025 NFL draft. This is the second offensive playmaker the Bears have taken in the draft, addressing one of the worst units in the NFL in 2024.

Luther Burden III scouting report for Chicago Bears’ second-round pick | YAC WR

The Chicago Bears continue to make a significant commitment to surrounding quarterback Caleb Williams with potentially elite weapons in the passing game, selecting Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Grading the Chicago Bears' selection of WR Luther Burden III in 2nd round of 2025 NFL Draft

One day after selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, GM Ryan Poles was back with their first pick in the second round, No.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 25

2025 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Bears second-round pick Luther Burden III

The contract details for Chicago Bears second-round pick Luther Burden III were revealed after the Missouri wide receiver was selected. Per Spotrac, Burden is projected to sign a four-year, $10.95 million deal.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Browns, Texans, Titans all receiving trade interest at top of second round

The Browns, Texans and Titans, who hold the first three picks in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, have been receiving trade interest for their selections.

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College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / April 25

Luther Burden Reacts to First-Round NFL Draft Snub

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Luther Burden III will enter the NFL with a chip already on his shoulder. After the NFL decided to skip out on Burden in the first round of selections in the 2025 NFL draft, the Missouri Tigers wide receiver strapped up his cleats.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / April 24

Why Did Mizzou's Luther Burden III Fall Out of Round 1 of NFL Draft?

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Luther Burden III will have to wait another day to learn his new home. The former Missouri Tigers wide receiver slipped past the first round of the 2025 NFL draft Thrusday night.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 24