Overview

Luther Burden III enters the 2025 NFL Draft as a prominent wide receiver, having been a five-star recruit and the top-ranked WR in the 2022 class. A high school star in both football and basketball, he chose to stay near home at Missouri despite high-profile offers.

Performance Analysis

In his college career:

• 2022: 6 TDs (3 rushing, 1 punt return, 2 receiving)
• 2023: 86 receptions, 1212 receiving yards, 9 TDs
• 2024: 61 receptions, 676 yards, 6 TDs
  However, his 2024 season statistics were a decline compared to his breakout year in 2023.

Athletic Profile

At 6 feet and 206 pounds, Burden demonstrates impressive speed with a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. His agile play style makes him a threat after the catch, as he excels at forcing missed tackles, boasting 30 missed tackles in 2024 alone.

Conclusion

Burden is recognized for his speed, agility, and handling despite needing to refine his route running skills at the NFL level. He could be shaped into a dynamic asset for any team with a structured plan for his early integration.