Nate Burleson
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About
Wide receiver who played 3 years for the Minnesota Vikings and 4 years for the Seattle Seahawks before joining the Detroit Lions in 2010. He played on 4 teams throughout this professional career, which came to a close in 2014. His football fame has led him to gain over 200,000 followers on his nateburleson Instagram page.
Before Fame
In college, he set a Western Athletic Conference and University of Nevada record for most receptions in a single game with 19.
Trivia
He was drafted 71st overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2003. He hosted the 2023 Kids Choice Awards alongside Charli D'Amelio.
Family Life
His father Alvin Burleson played defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. He is married to podcast host Atoya Burleson.
Associated With
Upon joining the Lions in 2010, he became the team's #2 receiver behind elite NFL wideout Calvin Johnson.
