Luther Burden III Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Mon, May 19th 2025, 9:05pm EDT

The Bears selected Luther Burden 39th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he profiles as an ideal fit for Ben Johnson's slot-centric offense. Burden broke out as a true freshman and dominated at Missouri as a sophomore in 2023 with 1,209 yards and 9 touchdowns operating primarily out of the slot (85%+ of snaps). He's electric after the catch - forcing 79 missed tackles on 225 touches (35% rate) - and thrives on short-area touches. While he may not command elite volume right away in Chicago, expect schemed touches and playmaking opportunities in Year 1. If the Bears use him creatively, Burden could carve out instant fantasy relevance as a high-upside rookie slot weapon.