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Missouri Star WR Luther Burden III Declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Luther Burden III, the standout wide receiver from the University of Missouri, has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. This decision comes after a highly successful collegiate career, during which Burden established himself as one of the top receivers in the country. A Missouri native, Burden chose to stay home and play for the Missouri Tigers after being ranked as the top receiver and the No. 3 overall player in his recruiting class.
In the 2023 season, Burden had an impressive performance with 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns through the air, earning him second-team CBS Sports All-America honors. This season, he recorded 61 receptions for 676 yards and six touchdowns, further solidifying his position as a top prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Given his exceptional talent and production, Burden is projected to be a potential first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. His decision to declare for the draft also includes the possibility of skipping the bowl game, a common choice for top prospects to avoid injury risks.
Burden’s declaration has garnered significant attention from NFL teams, with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals already eyeing him as a potential target in the draft.