Missouri football star Luther Burden III did not hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s why, and where he’s now likely to land.

The Chicago Bears have spent this offseason trying to build around quarterback Caleb Williams. Chicago hired the offensive-minded Ben Johnson as head coach, added three new starters on the offensive line and drafted tight end Colston Loveland with the No.

Missouri Tigers star receiver Luther Burden III is officially NFL bound — though a day later than many expected. Burden became the second Tiger selected in this year’s draft when he was chosen No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the second round.