Missouri Star Burden III Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

The standout wide receiver will skip Missouri's bowl game to prepare for the draft, where he is projected as a top prospect.

Luther Burden III, a junior wide receiver for Missouri, announced he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft, foregoing his final year of college eligibility.
Burden will skip Missouri's upcoming bowl game to focus on draft preparation, a decision he described as the right time to take the next step in his career.
During his three seasons, Burden recorded 192 receptions for 2,263 yards and 21 touchdowns, ranking among Missouri's all-time leaders in several categories.
He was a transformative recruit for Missouri, helping the team achieve a 20-5 record over the last two seasons, including an 11-2 finish in 2023 with a Cotton Bowl victory.
Burden is widely regarded as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2025 draft, drawing comparisons to NFL star Deebo Samuel for his versatile skill set.