Luther Burden Will Go Undrafted

Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) walks along the field during warmups before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Luther Burden III, a talented wide receiver from Missouri, has seen his draft stock fall in recent weeks, and some analysts are predicting that he might not even be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. This is a surprising development, as Burden was considered a top prospect just a few months ago.

Several factors could be contributing to Burden’s decline. He had a somewhat disappointing junior season, and his performance at the NFL Combine didn’t blow anyone away. Additionally, the wide receiver class is strong this year, with several other talented players vying for attention.

Despite the recent slide, Burden is still a talented player with the potential to be a star in the NFL. He has good size, speed, and hands, and he’s shown the ability to make big plays. If he falls to the second round, he could be a steal for a team looking for a playmaker at receiver.