Who Did Nate Burleson Play For In The NFL?
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Nate Burleson played wide receiver for the Detroit Lions for four seasons, from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he played for the Seattle Seahawks for five seasons, from 2005 to 2009.
Nate Burleson’s NFL Career
Nate Burleson played 11 seasons in the NFL for 3 teams. He was drafted in the 3rd round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2003. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions. He had a very successful career, totaling over 7,500 receiving yards and 54 touchdowns.
Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings
Nate Burleson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nevada-Reno, where he was a two-time All-American. In his rookie year, he started 12 games and caught 44 passes for 477 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned 24 kickoffs for 571 yards and one touchdown. Burleson’s best season came in 2004, when he caught 70 passes for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had a career-high 26 catches for 333 yards and three touchdowns in the playoffs.
Played for the Seattle Seahawks
Nate Burleson played wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks from 2006 to 2009. He was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Seahawks. In his four seasons with the team, he played in 54 games and caught 193 passes for 2,457 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had one rushing touchdown and one punt return touchdown.
Played for the Detroit Lions
Nate Burleson played for the Detroit Lions from 2010-2013. He was signed as a free agent in 2010 and played three seasons for the Lions. He was released by the team in 2013.
Nate Burleson’s Post-NFL Career
Nate Burleson played for a number of teams during his NFL career including the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, and Detroit Lions. After his NFL career, Nate Burleson transitioned into a broadcasting role. He currently works as a co-host for the NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” show.
NFL Network Analyst
In his post-NFL career, Nate Burleson has worked as an analyst for the NFL Network.
He joined the network in 2013, and provides analysis for both NFL GameDay Morning and NFL Total Access.
He also appears on other shows on the network, including Good Morning Football, First on the Field, and Path to the Draft.
Good Morning Football Host
In May of 2019, Nate Burleson retired from the NFL after 11 seasons and landed a job almost immediately. He became a host on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” which airs weekdays at 7 a.m. ET.
Burleson played for three teams during his NFL career: the Minnesota Vikings (2003-09), the Seattle Seahawks (2010-12) and the Detroit Lions (2013-14). He was a second-round pick out of Nevada in 2003 and had his best season in 2006, when he caught 73 passes for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns.
