Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is a big fan of rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III, a borderline first-round pick who the Bears nabbed with the 39th overall pick.

This weekend, Johnson's Bears doubled down on the offensive gameplan with the selections of Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at pick number ten and Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden at pick 39, the latter of which caught the attention of ex-Johnson player Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions.

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.