Top two wide receivers of the 2025 NFL Draft reminded everyone of their freakish upside in Week 12 action

What Travis Hunter continues to do at Colorado is nothing short of Heisman Trophy-worthy, and it's clear he's the best overall player in the 2025 NFL Draft. But it's possible he's not the top pure receiver, and this weekend's action reminded everyone why he's WR3 on some draft boards.  Both Luther Burden III of Missouri […]

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What Travis Hunter continues to do at Colorado is nothing short of Heisman Trophy-worthy, and it's clear he's the best overall player in the 2025 NFL Draft. But it's possible he's not the top pure receiver, and this weekend's action reminded everyone why he's WR3 on some draft boards. 

Both Luther Burden III of Missouri and Tetairoa McMillan had superstar moments, showing off their own freakish athleticism. 

Let's take a look at the play of the week from each dynamic talent.


Tetairoa McMillan's One-Handed Catch Attempt

Friday night's bout between Arizona and Houston wasn't on many people's radar unless you're a true sicko. However, sitting this one out means you missed this play live. 

The inaccurate pass ended up being incomplete, but the catch radius, balance, and overall coordination is incredible. Unfortunately, Noah Fifita's accuracy has been awful in 2024 after a breakout 2023 campaign, and McMillan has continued to suffer from it. He was wide open on this play. 

Later, McMillan showed off his Mike Evans-esque presence on a deep heeve that had a defender draped on him. Take a look below.


Luther Burden Nabs Go-Ahead Touchdown

Not to be outdone, Luther Burden nearly stole a road win for Missouri. Comparing favorably to Ja'Marr Chase, Burden's blend of speed, physicality, and timing makes him as well-rounded as anyone in the nation. Watch him win on this slot fade on 4th and 5, and how he uses his leverage and late show of hands to surprise the defender by catching the target.

Missouri went up with this touchdown, but ultimately, Raheim Sanders pushed his way into the endzone on a tremendous shovel pass play call in the game's waning seconds.