WATCH: Luther Burden gets the call from the Chicago Bears

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General manager Ryan Poles, head coach Ben Johnson, President & CEO Kevin Warren and wide receivers/assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El call wide receiver Luther Burden III after selecting the Missouri receiver with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Watch the video below:

Video summary/cliff notes:

(00:00) Ryan Poles, GM of the Chicago Bears, calls Luther Burden III, asking if he’s tired of waiting and tells him they are drafting him.

(00:10) Luther expresses gratitude and excitement, saying he’s ready.

(00:20) Coach Johnson congratulates Luther, telling him it’s "time" and that they were told he’s a "dog" — meaning a tough competitor.

(00:40) Luther confidently confirms he’s ready to work and embraces the high expectations.

(00:50) Kevin Warren, the Bears’ President, congratulates Luther, telling him to leave the past behind and focus on becoming a Bear.

(01:10) Coach Randle El (likely referencing Antwaan Randle El) also speaks with Luther, hyping him up and saying they’re aiming for the top together.

(01:19) Luther says it’s a "dream come true" and that he’s ready to get started.

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