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College WR Luther Burden III, Missouri (1 Viewer)

Elite Drafters
Luther Burden vs. DJ Moore

Profile Tier
Elite vs. Elite Lite

Elite Score
81.4 vs. 79.3

Career YPRR
2.41 vs. 2.09

Breakout Age (30% Dominator)
19 vs. 19

Best YPRR Season
3.29 vs. 2.83

Junior Year YPRR Season
2.86 vs. 2.83

Draft Capital
1st Rnd (proj) vs. 1st (24th pick)
 
Elite Drafters
Luther Burden III

I’m optimistically cautious on Burden. In my model he is coming in outside my top-3 however draft capital will have a big impact.

My reluctance to go all-in on him is the reliance on YAC and unclear ability as a route runner. This skillset does not always translate well to the NFL.

That said, Burden is a dynamic top 2025 wide receiver prospect. As mentioned he is known for his exceptional athleticism and elite playmaking ability after catching the ball.

His physicality allows him to excel both outside and in the slot, making him a versatile threat. However, he needs to refine his route running and consistency against man coverage to reach his full potential.

**Strengths:**
- Exceptional after-the-catch ability
- Good natural athlete with strong ball tracking
- Physical attributes suited for both outside and slot positions
- High impact potential with dynamic playmaking skills
- Tough and resilient, can break tackles

**Weaknesses:**
- Needs improvement in route running
- Inconsistent as a man coverage beater
- Still developing in some technical aspects of the game

**Takeaway:**
Luther Burden has the raw talent to be a significant contributor in the NFL, particularly with his ability to turn short passes into big gains. However, his development in route precision and coverage recognition will be crucial for him to transition from a potential playmaker to a consistent starter.
 
@MattFFDynasty
We may be down on this year’s WR class, but I’ll say Luther Burden III is my WR2, and he’s closer to being my WR1 than he is my WR3…

Recency bias can work both ways.

Don’t sleep on Burden just because of an overall disappointing 2024.

Cory P.
I think hes got some DJ Moore to him. Definitley in contention for WR1

@MattFFDynasty
Yeah that’s exactly the comp I had in my mind too (I hate making comps 😂)
 
David J. Gautieri
Luther Burden III = Percy Harvin 2.0

⁃ ONLY 5-Star Recruit/Early-Declare in the 2025 Class (other than Travis Hunter)

⁃ 3.00+ YPRR & 90.0+ PFF Receiving Grade as a Sophomore

⁃ 54%+ contested-catch success-rate each of the last 2 seasons

⁃ Led ALL NCAA WR’s with 30 missed tackles forced in 2024 (on just 61 receptions)

Kid can do it all.
 

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