Why The Chicago Bears May Snag These 1st Round Prospects In The 2nd Round

One of the biggest reasons the Chicago Bears had such a successful 2025 NFL draft was due to some good fortune. After taking Colston Loveland in the 1st round, they held the 39th pick in the 2nd round. To the surprise of many, Luther Burden was still on the board. Many had felt the Missouri wide receiver was a lock for the 1st round given his mix of size, strength, and speed. However, his statistical regression in 2024 cooled his stock, and it wasn’t helped by stories of him being unmotivated in practice.