Luther Burden III — NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will track where Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III appears in the latest NFL mock drafts.
Luther Burden III NFL Mock Drafts
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Burden has appeared:
No. 31 overall — Philadelphia Eagles
I suspect Burden won't go as high as some believe he will, but his Deebo Samuel-like skill set would work for the Eagles in between A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
No. 31 overall — Philadelphia Eagles
Jahan Dotson has not made the impact that Philadelphia had hoped when it acquired him over the summer. Luther Burden III gives them another dynamic weapon in the pass game and ultimately gives them some flexibility in a top dollar position group.
No. 21 overall — Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers' pedestrian offense needs more playmakers to keep up with the high-scoring attacks within the division. Burden is a catch-and-run specialist with the crafty playmaking skills to flourish on the perimeter.
No. 24 overall — Buffalo Bills (via MIN)
Trade! The Bills jump up to get Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden, who may be a steal at this point in the draft. The Bills could use another wide receiver to make life easier for Josh Allen and they get another quality target here.
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No. 17 overall — Cincinnati Bengals
You'd love to be able to give Joe Burrow more help elsewhere, but Cincinnati has made some interesting personnel decisions and could be in the market for a receiver again.
Burden is another player in this class who has top-10 talent but might have a wide range in Round 1 — in his case, not just because of his smallish frame but also because his 2023 season was much better than his 2024.
Burden is another player in this class who has top-10 talent but might have a wide range in Round 1 — in his case, not just because of his smallish frame but also because his 2023 season was much better than his 2024.
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
As tempting as it is to slot Boise State's Ashton Jeanty here, this year's running back class is one of the most talented and deep ever. Missouri often manufactured easy touches for him, but Burden has elite run-after-catch ability to go along with strong and reliable hands and outstanding speed and quickness.
No. 29 overall — Washington Commanders
Thanks to Dan Quinn and young quarterback Jayden Daniels, Washington's future is bright. But if the Commanders are going to maximize their window with Daniels over the next few years, they'd be wise to make sure he has all the toys needed at his disposal to score points in bunches. Dyami Brown is on an expiring contract, and Luke McCaffrey is an unknown — so why not target a powerful, explosive, and compact RAC threat like Burden to play opposite Terry McLaurin?
No. 25 overall — Houston Texans
The Texans are in the market for a new offensive coordinator, but they could use more help at receiver, too. Burden reminds me of Stefon Diggs, who is headed for free agency.
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
Yes, it's a mock draft without Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty going to Dallas! I think it's possible the Cowboys will take Jeanty, and there's no arguing that they need a boost to the run game. But I imagine they'd first try to fix that hole in free agency. And regardless, this team has to find playmakers all over, period.
Putting Burden's valuable after-the-catch ability opposite CeeDee Lamb would open things up for Dak Prescott. Dallas has been looking for a reliable one-two receiver punch in the offense for a while; it hasn't had two WRs over 700 receiving yards since 2021, when Amari Cooper was still in town. Burden has the explosive traits to change that.
Putting Burden's valuable after-the-catch ability opposite CeeDee Lamb would open things up for Dak Prescott. Dallas has been looking for a reliable one-two receiver punch in the offense for a while; it hasn't had two WRs over 700 receiving yards since 2021, when Amari Cooper was still in town. Burden has the explosive traits to change that.
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