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Luther Burden III

WR

Luther Burden III came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (39th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Missouri. Now with CHI, he's in his 2nd NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 72.6 (93rd percentile). Hands is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 78 catches for 1,013 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 210#

College

Missouri

Draft

Rd 2, 39th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
72.6

93th percentile among WRs

15 games · 60 targets

Role×0.14+0.17
Hands×0.1+0.98
Volume×0.12+0.49
Total EPA×0.22+1.20
EPA/target×0.3+1.42
Yards/target×0.12+2.30

Week 1 projection · @ CAR

Methodology
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)53% 2.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.8 (8.5–65.1)52% 35.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed65▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size60▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands98▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat9▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share68▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share27▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency93▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume75▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CHI48.3622313611
2025CHI72.61537476522

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Luther Burden III has played in 21 regular-season games, all with CHI.

He has rushed for 59 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 78 passes for 1,013 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with CHI: 652 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 72.6, in the 93rd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
20
2.9/g
336
48/g
1
Away8
27
3.4/g
316
40/g
1
In division5
12
2.4/g
131
26/g
0
Out of division10
35
3.5/g
521
52/g
2
In wins9
29
3.2/g
411
46/g
1
In losses6
18
3.0/g
241
40/g
1
On grass13
43
3.3/g
620
48/g
2
On turf2
4
2.0/g
32
16/g
0
Indoors3
6
2.0/g
28
9/g
0
Outdoors12
41
3.4/g
624
52/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLAR3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1MIN1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 2DET1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 3DAL7 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD74.2
Week 4LV2 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 6WAS4 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 7NO-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 8BAL1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 10NYG3 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD61.2
Week 11MIN3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 12PIT15 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 13PHI3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 14GB3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD74.8
Week 15CLE6 rec, 84 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 17SF8 rec, 138 yds, 1 TD96.9
Week 18DET10 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD62.3

Luther Burden III — common questions

What position does Luther Burden III play?
Luther Burden III is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Luther Burden III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Luther Burden III has played for CHI (2025–2026).
Where did Luther Burden III go to college?
Luther Burden III played college football at Missouri.
When was Luther Burden III drafted?
Luther Burden III was selected in round 2, 39th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Luther Burden III scored?
Luther Burden III has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Luther Burden III's ScoutIndex Rating?
Luther Burden III rated 48.3 for 2026, the 62nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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