NFL Draft Scouting Report: Missouri WR Luther Burden

Luther Burden is one of the most polarizing players in the 2025 draft class, and the difficulty of his evaluation is a big reason for that. He’s an incredibly talented player who was used in a hyper-specific role that won’t directly translate to the NFL. There are flashes of brilliance but plenty of moments that leave you scratching your head as well.

Measurements

Height: 6’0”, Weight: 206, Arm Length: 31.25’’, Hands: 8.5’’

Testing (Combine)

40-Yard Dash: 4.41, 10-Yard Split: 1.54

Scouting Overview

Burden ran over 81% of his routes from the slot and under 15% from out wide in each of the last two seasons. It’s clear that Missouri’s goal was to get the ball to Burden via the path of least…