Luther Burden III Parents

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Luther Burden III
Luther Burden III during 2025 NFL Scouting Combine (Source: Getty Images)

Luther Burden III is an American football wide receiver who declared for the 2025 NFL draft after he played at the University of Missouri in the 2024 season. He played for the Missouri Tigers football program in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) from 2022 to 2024, appearing in 38 games during that span, as recorded by Sports Reference. His freshman season in 2022 saw him appear in all 13 games, with 10 starts under his belt. Burden III finished his freshman year by hauling in 45 catches for 375 yards while getting into the endzone on eight different occasions, which includes 5 passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns, and one punt-return TD.

Luther’s sophomore campaign saw him finish second in the SEC and ninth in the nation in receiving yards. While leading the team in receptions, receiving yards, and TD receptions, Luther also earned First-Team All-SEC and Second-Team All-America honors (via the University of Missouri Athletics). Luther Burden III is a St.Louis, Missouri native who attended East St.Louis Senior High School in his hometown. He was invited to the 2022 Under Armour All-America Game (via the University of Missouri Athletics).

Luther Burden III Parents

According to the University of Missouri Athletics, Luther Burden III was born to Luther Burden and Gaye Union. According to Columbia Missourian, Burden III has nine sisters and he is particularly close with his youngest sister, Robin.

Luther Burden III's father

Luther Burden Jr., father of Luther Burden III used to play basketball at Saint Louis University. After graduating, Burden Jr. was asked by the NBA franchise Indiana Pacers to go to CBA (Continental Basketball Association) to improve his ball handling. However, nothing worked for him. Burden Jr. was sentenced to four years for selling cocaine and served 12 months (via CBS Sports).

Burden Jr. worked at both Walmart and as a caregiver at a local hospital as per CBS Sports. Lastly, Burden Jr. used to work at a supermarket distribution center as reported by CBS Sports in 2022.

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FAQs on Luther Burden III

A. Luther Burden III stands at 6 feet, as per the NFL's official website.

A. Luther Burden III is 21 years old as of March 2025. 

A. Luther Burden III attended the University of Missouri. 

A. Luther Burden III weighs around 206 lbs. 

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