Chicago Bears Draft Luther Burden III as WR39 in 2025 NFL Draft

Luther Burden III, a talented but inconsistent wide receiver from Missouri, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite a strong sophomore year, his junior season saw a dip in production, which caused him to fall to the second round and affected his dynasty fantasy football ranking, where he stands as the WR33. Burden joins a Bears offense rich in young talent, including WR1 D.J. Moore and promising rookies like Rome Odunze and tight end Colston Loveland, leading to uncertainty about his immediate role. During Bears rookie minicamp, Burden showed flashes of his playmaking ability, making impressive catches that reminded coaches of his potential. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns focused their draft strategy on acquiring top talent, including trading up for Travis Hunter and selecting multiple players to rebuild after a costly trade for Deshaun Watson. The Browns are also investing in quarterback options, drafting Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders amid uncertainty at the position.