Missouri junior Luther Burden III, one of the top wide receivers in the country, is declaring for the NFL Draft, he said Monday. "I feel like this is the best time to enter the draft," Burden told ESPN. "I'm confident in myself and what I can do at the next level. I'm ready for the next step." Listed at 5-feet-11 and 205 pounds, Burden is projected to be one of the top receivers in the 2025 draft along with Colorado junior Travis Hunter and Arizona junior Tetairoa McMillan. Burden finished the regular season with 61 receptions for 676 yards and six touchdowns and nine rushing attempts for 115 yards and two scores in 12 games.
Missouri star WR Luther Burden III to enter NFL draft
