The Chicago Bears got a steal in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the selection of Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th overall pick. Burden is yet another playmaker for new head coach Ben Johnson's offense.

Missouri football star Luther Burden III did not hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s why, and where he’s now likely to land.

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III is moving on after not being selected in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. In fact, instead of sulking about it, he's just going back to work. The 21-year-old posted the following photo at the conclusion of the night—timestamped 12:52 a.m.—with practice equipment at Missouri's facility.