Luther Burden III
Chicago Bears·#10UNDERPAIDOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Missouri · SEC
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 56 | 40 | 362 | 4 | 239 |
| 2023 | 13 | 88 | 83 | 1,140 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 61 | 58 | 622 | 4 | 99 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Missouri · 2025 draft class
Burden is an electric playmaker with exceptional athleticism and route-running sophistication. He possesses elite short-area quickness and change-of-direction ability, making him nearly impossible to cover in one-on-one situations. Burden creates separation with precise footwork and sudden breaks at the top of routes. His hands are reliable, with the concentration to make difficult catches in traffic. After the catch, Burden transforms into a running back, with the vision, elusiveness, and contact balance to create explosive plays.
Strengths
- Elite short-area quickness
- route-running precision
- reliable hands
- exceptional after-catch ability
- positional versatility
- return game value
- competitive toughness
- playmaking instincts
Concerns
- Size limitations may affect contested catch ability against larger NFL corners
- still developing as a blocker in the run game
- occasional body catching rather than plucking with hands