luther burden III
Full Name: Luther Burden III
Date of Birth: December 12, 2003
Age: 21 (as of May 2025)
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
High School: East St. Louis Senior High School
College: University of Missouri
Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Years at School: 2022–2024
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt
Transfer History: None
Eligibility Remaining: Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Wide Receiver
Pro Position Projection: Slot Receiver / Z Receiver
Jersey Number: #3
Starter or Backup: Starter
Team Captain: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022: 13 games
2023: 13 games
2024: 12 games
Injury History: No significant injuries reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Eliah Drinkwitz
Offensive Coordinator: Kirby Moore
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 206 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
Luther Burden III is a dynamic and versatile wide receiver known for his exceptional agility and yards-after-catch ability. Transitioning to the slot position in his sophomore year at Missouri, Burden became a focal point of the Tigers' offense, utilizing jet sweeps and motion plays to maximize his involvement.
His ability to create separation through quick footwork and body control makes him a consistent target in both short and intermediate routes. Burden's versatility allows him to line up across various formations, adding flexibility to any offensive scheme.
In the 2025 NFL Draft, Burden was selected 39th overall by the Chicago Bears, marking the highest draft spot for a Missouri receiver since Jeremy Maclin in 2009. His addition aims to bolster the Bears' receiving corps, and with further development, he has the potential to become a cornerstone of their offense