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 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.

Missouri Tigers star receiver Luther Burden III is officially NFL bound — though a day later than many expected. Burden became the second Tiger selected in this year’s draft when he was chosen No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the second round.