Live Updates: Mizzou in 2025 NFL Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The 2025 NFL draft will be an impressive marker for the growth the Missouri Tigers program has made, and a statement of the talent in the state of Missouri.

Thursday night, two players from the Tigers' program — one from Kansas City, another from St. Louis — could have their name called in Round 1 of the draft.

Offensive tackle Armand Membou, a native of Lees Summit, Missouri, is expected to be selected in the top-10 picks. Wide receiver Luther Burden III, a native of St. Louis, is projected to be selected in either the final picks of Round 1, or the first few in Round 2.

"Whether or not they go in the first round or just get drafted, it’s going to have a positive influence on our university, our football team and our program," Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said in a press conference in April. "You’re talking about two great players from both of the two large metropolitan cities that represent the University of Missouri."

Over Day 3, three of Missouri's captains from the 2024 season are expected to be selected; quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. and defensive end Johnny Walker Jr.

To follow along with every selection and developments that might impact the draft standing of Missouri's players, follow this blog for live updates across all three days of the selections.

Live Updates:

Day 3 (Rounds 4-7)

Theo Wease Jr., Brady Cook and Johnny Walker Jr., all of which appeared in mock drafts throughout the season, were not selected in the 2025 NFL draft.

Round 7, Pick 220; New England Patriots select offensive lineman Marcus Bryant

Quarterbacks Riley Leonard, Will Howard, Kyle McCord and Graham Mertz have all been selected in the sixth round. Cook is now the fourth-best available quarterback according to NFL.com.

It seems as if a destination for quarterback Brady Cook is becoming clearer. The Pittsburgh Steelers still have not drafted a quarterback and the two met several times during the pre-draft process.

Heading into the fifth round, Brady Cook, Theo Wease Jr. and Johnny Walker are still available. Here's where ESPN ranks them among remaining players.

Cook: 186
Wease: 194
Walker: N/A

Wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. inks UDFA contract with Miami Dolphins

The deal is worth $249,000 guaranteed over the next three years.

Running back Nate Noel joins Wease, lands UDFA contract with Miami Dolphins

Quarterback Brady Cook signs UDFA contact with the New York Jets

Cook is yet another signee to pair up with a former Tiger, joining offensive lineman Armand Membou.

EDGE Johnny Walker Jr. joins the Denver Broncos with UDFA Contract

Offensive guard Cam'Ron Johnson receives rookie minicamp invite with Cleveland Browns

Day 2 (Rounds 2-3)

Patriots skip out on Burden too, selecting running back Treyvon Henderson.

Upcoming teams to watch that are likely to be interested in Burden:
• Pick 40: New Orleans Saints
• Pick 42: New York Jets
• Pick 44: Dallas Cowboys

Round 2, Pick 39; Chicago Bears select wide receiver Luther Burden III

If the Patriots don't take Burden with pick 38, the New Orleans Saints at 40 stand out as a possible landing spot for Burden.

The New England Patriots are now on the clock. They were expected to pursue a wide receiver tonight.

The Texans are selecting Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins at pick 34 ahead of Burden. The Titans are now on the clock next and are a team interested in Burden.

The Titans are believed to be "connected" to Burden, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Breer also expects both the Texans and the Patriots to look to take a wide receiver tonight. The Texans pick at 34, the Titans at 35 and the Patriots at 38.

Multiple teams are looking to trade up to select Burden early on in Round 2,according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston. Both the Cleveland Browns at pick 33 and the Houston Texans at pick 34 are fielding calls to trade down, per Wilson. With the Tennessee Titans in need of a wide receiver at pick 35, it would make sense for a team that is eyeing Burden to jump out ahead of Tennessee.

Day 1 (Round 1)

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III remains unselected after Round 1.

At pick 23, the Green Bay Packers select a wide receiver in Round 1 for the first time since 2002. But it's not Luther Burden. Instead, it's Texas' Matthew Golden.

Ohio State's Emeka Ebugka is the third wide receiver off the board at pick 19. Plenty of teams in the final picks of Round 1 could use a wide receiver.

Halfway through Round 1, Tetairoa McMillan is the only wide receiver off the board. Texas' Matthew Golden is believed to be the next best available at the position. A run on quarterbacks is expected to take place in the next five picks. A small run of wide receivers could happen after, which may include Missouri's Luther Burden III.

The first wide receiver is now off the board, with Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan landing with the Carolina Panthers at Pick 8.

Round 1, Pick 7; New York Jets select offensive tackle Armand Membou

Update: According to jasrifootball, the Las Vegas Raiders are taking running back Ashton Jeanty with the 6th overall pick. The New York Jets, a prime candidate to land Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, are now on the clock.

The New England Patriots are selecting LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell with the fourth pick in the 2025 NFL draft. He is the first tackle off the board.

Mizzou 2025 NFL Draft Profiles

OL Armand Membou

WR Luther Burden III

WR Theo Wease Jr.

QB Brady Cook

DE Johnny Walker Jr.