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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz can point to a number of times when he realized Luther Burden was unlike anybody else he coached. But the story he likes to tell most came in the 2023 season against Florida. "Game on the line, 4th-and-17, he really doesn't even run the route that he's supposed to, but he just has what he calls 'Luther instincts'," Drinkwitz said. "He knew he was open, so Brady (Cook) threw to him. He's always been a gamer. In St. Louis, he's known as 'Touchdown Luther.' If you want a touchdown you just have to get the ball to Luther." The Tigers did that a lot. In 2023, Burden finished second in the SEC in receptions with 86 and ninth in all of college football in receiving yards with 1,212. "The thing that stands out to me is his competitive spirit with the ball in his hand, man," Drinkwitz said about the former Five-Star Plus+ recruit and No. 1 overall receiver prospect from East St. Louis High School. "Luther refuses to be tackled. He does a really good job in the biggest moments."

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Luther Burden has a strong case as the best receiver after the catch in the 2022 cycle. The Missouri signee is a threat to score any time he touches the ball, whether it’s on a catch-and-run, as a return man or in some other manner. Burden’s ability to make defenders miss and run through arm tackles reminds us of Deebo Samuel. Both also have similar stature at around 5-foot-11.5 with compact builds. Burden is actually heavier at the same stage, checking in around 200 pounds. The multi-purpose ability to go with being rock solid at traditional receiver skills makes both players unique talents and versatile weapons for offensive coaches.

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Luther Burden approached the week with a business-like mindset. The Missouri signee was consistent on a daily basis, showing the ability to get open at all three levels. In the game, Burden showed his high-end ability after catch, scoring on a 65-yard catch and run on the first play from scrimmage. He also had a long punt return in the fourth quarter. Burden’s ability to read the leverage of defenders and work in the open field may be his best trait. He may not be the fastest or biggest wide receiver, but Burden has a well-rounded skill set and projects as an instant impact player at the college level. 

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Year	Team	GP	REC	YDS	TD	LONG
2024	MIZZ	12	61	676	6	44
2023	MIZZ	13	86	1212	9	56
Career		25	147	1888	15	56

Date	Opponent	Result	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
Nov 30	ARK	W 28-21	1	11	11	0	11
Nov 23	MSST	W 39-20	7	91	13	1	28
Nov 16	SC	L 30-34	8	69	8.6	1	37
Nov 9	OKLA	W 30-23	5	55	11	0	33
Oct 26	BAMA	L 0-34	3	3	1	0	3
Oct 19	AUB	W 21-17	6	49	8.2	0	16
Oct 12	UMASS	W 45-3	5	59	11.8	0	16
Oct 5	TAMU	L 10-41	7	82	11.7	0	27
Sep 21	VAN	W 30-27	6	76	12.7	2	25
Sep 14	BC	W 27-21	6	117	19.5	1	44
Sep 7	BUF	W 38-0	3	15	5	0	10
Aug 29	MURR	W 51-0	4	49	12.3	1	19

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