Luther Burden III

Chicago Bears
Wide Receiver
Chicago Bears
Wide Receiver

Personal

Age 22
Birthdate December 12, 2003
Height 6'0"
Weight 206 lb

Draft

College Missouri
Year 2025
Pick Round: 2, Overall: 39
Team CHI

Fantasy Value

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Luther Burden III: Luther Burden III in Line for 2026 Breakout?

Across 15 games in 2025, Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III recorded 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns on 60 targets. While the 22-year-old's full-season numbers may not jump off the page, he closed his rookie season on a strong note. Across his final seven games, including postseason play, Burden III hauled in 31 catches for 423 yards and a touchdown on 46 targets. In that same seven-game stretch, Burden III earned at least six targets in every game but one. Heading into 2026, Burden III could be poised to hit the ground running as one of the featured pieces in the Chicago passing game. It's worth noting that the Bears have other talented pass-catchers in wide receivers Rome Odunze and DJ Moore, as well as tight end Colston Loveland, who are also worthy target-earners. Still, Burden III's late-season breakout demonstrates his upside. He profiles as a wide receiver option on the rise for fantasy managers in both dynasty and redraft leagues.

Jan. 27, 2026 12:10 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Receiving Rushing
REC TGT % YDS TD YPC ATT YDS YPC TD FUM
2025 CHI 16 44 56 78.6 617 2 14.0 5 27 5.4 0 0

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