Burden arrives in Chicago after prepping collegiately at the University of Missouri (2022-24), earning First-Team All-Southeastern Conference recognition following each of his final two seasons with the Tigers. Over three seasons of action at Missouri, Burden started 34-of-38 career games played, totaling 192 receptions for 2,263 yards (11.8 avg.) and 21 touchdowns, adding a 61-yard rushing touchdown in 2024 and a 78-yard punt return touchdown as a true freshman in 2022. Last season, Luther led the Tigers with 676 yards on 71 catches, one season after tallying 1,212 receiving yards, third-most by any SEC player, on 86 receptions, second-most by any pass-catcher in the conference, earning AP Second-Team All-America honors (2023). Culminated his tenure in Columbia, Mo., with a 34-game streak of outings with at least one reception, the second-longest stretch by any player in program history.
