Missouri Tigers' 2025 NFL Draft Preview: Insider reports on Luther Burden III, Armand Membou and more

The Tigers come off a sensational season in which they pummeled Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl then went on to place a player into the first round of the draft, something that hadn’t happened since 2017. Once again, the Missouri roster contains a first-round prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Missouri Tigers' 2025 NFL Draft Preview

#1 Luther Burden III

If the draft were held today, Luther Burden III would be the highest-rated prospect available. That doesn’t mean he would necessarily be the first player drafted; rather, moving towards the 2024 campaign, scouts have Burden ranked as the top next-level prospect in the nation—by a lot.

Luther Burden III - Source: Imagn

Burden is a strong, well-built receiver with terrific speed. Though he lacks a true second gear, he’s quick with a great initial burst that helps him beat opponents off the snap, and Burden catches the ball incredibly well.

He easily tracks passes in the air, times receptions, and makes the difficult over-the-shoulder reception at full speed. Burden also brings return potential.

I don’t grade Burden in the category of Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, or Rome Odunze; rather, I feel a Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison is fair.

#2 Armand Membou

Missouri offensive tackle Javon Foster was selected in the fourth round last year, and right tackle Armand Membou could end up being drafted a little earlier.

Missouri v Arkansas - Source: Getty

Membou is woefully underrated in my opinion, as he’s a fundamentally sound run blocker who is also fluid, explosive, and effective on the move.

He’ll end up at guard in the NFL, and I feel Membou can line up in either a zone-blocking scheme or a power gap offense.

Mizzou football's 2025 NFL Draft projections by Tony Pauline

NFL Prospects from Missouri
Grade	Rnd	Pos	Full Name	Yr	#
4.03	1st	WR	Luther Burden III	3Jr	3
3.59	3-4	G	Armand Membou	3Jr	79
3.38	6th	QB	Brady Cook	5Sr	12
3.35	6th	C	Connor Tollison	4Jr	55
3.32	6th	WR	Thelonius Wease	5Sr	1
3.31	6th	RB	Nate Noel	4Sr	8
3.28	7th	OLB	Johnny Walker	5Sr	15
3.19	FA	DT	Kristian Williams	5Sr	5
3.18	FA	G	Cam'Ron Johnson	5Sr	74
3.02	FA	S	Joseph Charleston	5Sr	28
3.02	FA	RB	Marcus Carroll	4Sr	9
2.95	FA	ILB	Corey Flagg Jr.	4Sr	11