Former Mizzou receiver Luther Burden gives hilarious reasoning for odd jersey number selection

Luther Burden will wear No. 87 for the Chicago Bears, but don't be fooled; it certainly wasn't his first choice.

When asked about the reasoning behind No. 87, Burden joked, "all the good numbers were gone."

The Chicago Bears' rookie receiver reported Friday for Day 1 of rookie minicamp. This gives all drafted players, undrafted free agents, and training camp invitees a chance to familiarize themselves with their respective organizations.

For Burden, it'll certainly be a different look, as he wore No. 3 throughout both his high school and college careers.

While Burden's answer to the unique jersey number choice got laughs, there was a different question and answer that stole the show in the former Mizzou receiver's press conference on Friday.

When a reporter asked Burden about having a chip on his shoulder after being selected on Day 2, his answer sparked national media attention.

It will certainly be interesting to see how Burden performs in a dynamic Bears offense loaded with weapons in 2025.

Bears fans are certainly ecstatic about the prospect of Burden and what he might be able to add immediately.