WATCH: Luther Burden feels he's a perfect fit for Bears offense |
Tony Crumpton
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- 7 hours ago
New Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III addresses the media on Friday after being drafted 39th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Watch his press conference below:
Video summary/cliff notes:
(01:25) He mentioned knowing Caleb Williams from before — they were almost teammates at Oklahoma — and he's excited to finally play with him.
(02:09) Burden follows Caleb Williams on social media and admires his game, calling himself a big fan.
(02:45) In high school, Luther transferred to East Saint Louis for better competition and early college enrollment.
(03:37) He believes he's a perfect fit for the Bears’ offense, especially playing both inside and outside receiver roles.
(04:20) Luther had minimal pre-draft communication with the Bears, making their call a surprise.
(04:52) He acknowledges he needs to improve his route running and is eager to learn from NFL veterans.
(05:35) Luther believes he should have been a first-round pick and is carrying a visible chip on his shoulder to prove himself.
(07:03) When asked about emulating other receivers, he said he tries to learn from all the top players rather than modeling his game after just one.
