Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III is moving on after not being selected in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. In fact, instead of sulking about it, he's just going back to work. The 21-year-old posted the following photo at the conclusion of the night—timestamped 12:52 a.m.—with practice equipment at Missouri's facility.

The Chicago Bears have spent this offseason trying to build around quarterback Caleb Williams. Chicago hired the offensive-minded Ben Johnson as head coach, added three new starters on the offensive line and drafted tight end Colston Loveland with the No.

The Chicago Bears selected Missouri WR Luther Burden III with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Luther Burden III is a dynamic playmaking slot receiver who needs the football. Whether down the field or in the quick passing game, get Burden involved.