Bears rookie ticked off over his draft snub

Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden is still steaming over his perceived draft snub.

Burden was a five-star recruit out of high school and went to Missouri. He was a first-team All-SEC player in 2023 and 2024, and he peaked with 86 catches for 1,212 yards and nine receiving touchdowns as a sophomore in 2023.

Burden was drafted in the second round by the Bears two weeks ago, going No. 39 overall. He spoke with the media on Friday and expressed anger over his draft position.

“That’s staying with me forever,” Burden said. “Everybody who passed up on me gotta pay.”