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Chicago Bears Draft Speedster Luther Burden III at 39

4/26/2025

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The Chicago Bears have made a thrilling addition to their lineup by selecting Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III as the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Burden, celebrated for his lightning speed and knack for turning short passes into big gains, dazzled in college with 192 receptions and 26 touchdowns, promising to elevate quarterback Caleb Williams' game.

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The Chicago Bears have made a thrilling addition to their lineup by selecting Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III as the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Burden, celebrated for his lightning speed and knack for turning short passes into big gains, dazzled in college with 192 receptions and 26 touchdowns, promising to elevate quarterback Caleb Williams' game.