Fantasy grade, projections, percentile rankings, advanced usage, and weekly points.
Luther Burden III is a WR24 and grades as a Solid Starter (B) fantasy wide receiver for the 2026 season. He projects for about 209 fantasy points.
Luther Burden III is an NFL wide receiver for CHI. Projected WR24. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups. Last season he averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game (WR18 in 2026).
B · Solid Starter. Projected WR24. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups.
Athletic profile: Luther Burden III ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash (81th percentile at WR). Drafted in 2025 (Round 2, Pick 39) out of Missouri.
In 2026, Luther Burden III commanded a 22.1% target share with a 72.1% catch rate and a 0.53 WOPR (weighted opportunity rating), on 28.9% of the team's air yards.
He averaged 4.1 yards after the catch per reception with a 0% drop rate.
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yd | TD | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 47 | 35 | 491 | 2 | 13.9 |
| 2025 | 15 | 60 | 47 | 652 | 2 | 8.5 |
Luther Burden III grades as a Solid Starter (B) fantasy wide receiver for 2026. Projected WR24. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups.
Luther Burden III does not have an early-round consensus ADP right now, so in most 12-team leagues he is a late-round pick or waiver-wire add rather than a core draft target.
Luther Burden III has no injury designation in our latest data and is expected to be available, but always confirm his status close to kickoff.
Projected WR24. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups. Last season he averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game (WR18 in 2026). He projects for roughly 209 fantasy points in 2026.