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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 94th 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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.3

62th percentile among WRs

6 games · 43 targets

Role×0.14+1.16
Hands×0.1-1.32
Volume×0.12+1.61
Total EPA×0.22-0.27
EPA/target×0.3-0.98
Yards/target×0.12+0.27

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.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed64▶

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).

Size59▶

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

Receiving

Hands94▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat8▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability88▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share85▶

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

Air-Yards Share80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume91▶

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
14
4.7/g
156
52/g
1
Away3
17
5.7/g
205
68/g
0
In division2
7
3.5/g
79
40/g
0
Out of division4
24
6.0/g
282
71/g
1
In wins4
24
6.0/g
282
71/g
1
In losses2
7
3.5/g
79
40/g
0
On grass4
19
4.8/g
219
55/g
1
On turf2
12
6.0/g
142
71/g
0
Indoors1
8
8.0/g
95
95/g
0
Outdoors5
23
4.6/g
266
53/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD56.1
Week 2MIN3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD34
Week 3PHI7 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD44.9
Week 4NYJ11 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 5GB2 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 6ATL8 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD64.6

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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