Who drafted Luther Burden III? The Chicago Bears picked the Missouri football standout in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what to expect from the wide receiver:

As the son of Luther Burden Jr. — a former basketball standout at Saint Louis University — Luther Burden III believed in his football talent enough to chase it instead of following in his father’s footsteps on the hardwood.

Inside the Mizzou South End Zone Facility, bags of chips sit on a table during recruiting visits. Printed on the front of each is a picture of wide receiver Luther Burden III, arms flexed, jaw set and a football clutched in his gloved hands.