Luther Burden III WR Missouri | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Luther Burden III WR Missouri
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.41 seconds (81%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.41 seconds (81%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 91.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 109.3 | |
| Hands: |
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82% |
| Short Receiving: |
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89% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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97% |
| Deep Threat: |
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95% |
| Blocking: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 5
Overall Rank:
#2
Position rank:
#1
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1149 | ||
ESPN RATING: 92/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Luther Burden III from East St. Louis High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Burden III opted to join Missouri.In 2022 as a freshman Burden III saw action in 12 games for the Tigers as he made 40 receptions for 346 yards for an average of 8.7 yards per reception, with 6 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 88.4.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played 12 games and had an elite 83 catches for 1194 yards for an average of 14.4 yards per catch, with 8 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 112.3.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s also a violent runner with the ball in his hands. He’s very good working outside the numbers, showing excellent ball-tracking skills, and Burden does the little things well downfield, including leaving enough room on the sideline for his quarterback to drop in a throw.
- Burden tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- He’s excellent downfield, accelerating to top speed quickly and stacking on top of cornerbacks. Burden has excellent body control, contorting to make difficult catches and working well on back-shoulder throws.
- He’s a creative runner with good vision in the open field. He’ll contribute as a run blocker on the perimeter. He’s also a possible return specialist.
- His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size.
- Fluid athlete with explosive burst and speed to stretch the field and breeze past defenders. Has a quick first step and gets to top speed in a hurry.
- He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Burden doesn’t have the ability as a run blocker or the violent run-after-catch ability.
- Burden isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
How other scouting services rate Luther Burden III (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
2.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.