In the second round, when the 39th pick came around and Burden was still available, coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears were happy to swoop in.

Chicago Bears’ players will report to Halas Hall in less than two weeks, as several of the team’s 2025 Draft selections remaining unsigned, including their three second round picks.

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III won't make his NFL debut for another couple of months, but he's already making waves in 2025 fantasy football projections.

The Chicago Bears have selected Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. After selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall ...

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III #87 practices while tight end Colston Loveland #84 watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025.