The Chicago Bears selected Missouri WR Luther Burden III with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Luther Burden III is a dynamic playmaking slot receiver who needs the football. Whether down the field or in the quick passing game, get Burden involved.

Missouri football star Luther Burden III did not hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s why, and where he’s now likely to land.

The Bears continued to add pass-catching playmakers by selecting Luther Burden in the second round. Here is our initial grade of the pick.