Career Timeline of Nate Burleson: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Nate Burleson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nate Burleson is a Canadian-American television host, football commentator, and former NFL wide receiver. He played college football at Nevada, earning All-American honors. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2003, he also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. After his NFL career, he transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a prominent television personality and commentator.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: All-American Honors

In his senior season of 2002, Nate Burleson made 138 receptions and led the NCAA in both receiving yards and receptions per game. He was named first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association.

2003: Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings

In 2003, Nate Burleson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the NFL draft, the 71st overall pick.

2004: Reunited With Scott Linehan

In 2004, Nate Burleson reunited with his former offensive coordinator, Scott Linehan, with whom he had his best season of his career, when he caught 68 passes for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns while playing for the Vikings.

2004: Became Team's Number One Receiver

In 2004, due to an injury to Randy Moss, Nate Burleson became the Minnesota Vikings' number one receiver, reaching over 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career.

March 24, 2006: Signed with Seattle Seahawks

On March 24, 2006, Nate Burleson signed a seven-year offer sheet to play with his hometown Seattle Seahawks.

March 5, 2010: Signed with Detroit Lions

On March 5, 2010, Nate Burleson agreed to a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions.

2012: Attended Broadcast Boot Camp

In 2012, Nate Burleson attended a Broadcast Boot Camp put on by the NFL.

February 13, 2014: Cut from the Lions

On February 13, 2014, Nate Burleson was cut from the Detroit Lions.

April 6, 2014: Signed with Cleveland Browns

On April 6, 2014, Nate Burleson signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.

2014: Began Working for NFL Network

After his playing career ended in 2014, Nate Burleson began working as an analyst for the NFL Network.

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2015: Color Commentator for Detroit Lions

In 2015, Nate Burleson was a color commentator for the Detroit Lions preseason broadcast team on the Detroit Lions Television Network.

2016: Good Morning Football Debuted

In 2016, Good Morning Football debuted on NFL Network with Nate Burleson, Kay Adams, Kyle Brandt, and Peter Schrager as co-hosts.

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2017: Joined The NFL Today

In 2017, Nate Burleson joined the NFL on CBS team as a studio analyst for The NFL Today.

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2019: Joined Extra as New York Correspondent

In 2019, Nate Burleson became a New York correspondent for the entertainment news program Extra.

2021: Expanded Work with CBS

In 2021, Nate Burleson expanded his work with CBS, becoming the color commentator for the NFL Wild Card game airing on Nickelodeon and hosting the first season of The Challenge: All Stars reunion show on Paramount+. He became a co-anchor for CBS Mornings.

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2022: Continued Work with Nickelodeon

In 2022, Nate Burleson continued with Nickelodeon as a host of its new weekly highlights show NFL Slimetime and reteamed with Noah Eagle and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green on the network's Wild Card broadcast and Christmas Day broadcast.

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