B/R NFL scout Dame Parson described Burden before the draft as a "explosive and dynamic run-after-catch threat" who would "benefit from being linked to a creative offensive coordinator who will utilize his full skill set to help the offense."

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden didn't hold back when he explained why he chose No. 87. Sometimes, an NFL player doesn't choose his number, the number chooses them. In the case of Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden, No. 87 wasn't... his choice.