Overview

• Luther Burden III was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round with the 39th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after four wide receivers were selected ahead of him.
• Burden publicly declared at rookie minicamp that he intends to make teams regret passing on him, calling his draft slide a lasting source of motivation.
• The Bears were praised for the value of landing Burden in the second round, with analysts ranking him among the top steals of the draft.
• Burden is expected to step into the Bears' slot receiver role, a key position in coach Ben Johnson's offense, which emphasizes creating space for dynamic playmakers.
• Despite a dip in production during his final college season due to quarterback play, Burden’s strong collegiate track record and versatility have positioned him as an immediate contributor in Chicago.