WR · Detroit Lions
Nate Burleson
Age 44 · 183 cm (6'0") · 90 kg · Born Aug 19, 1981 · Nevada
NFL career
2003
debut year
2013
last season
11
seasons
#13
jersey
College: Nevada
2003 NFL Draft
Rd 3
round
#71
overall pick
MIN
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2003 to 2013 · 131 games.
Rushing
257yards
0touchdowns
40carries
6.4YPC avg
Receiving
5,644yards
39touchdowns
458receptions
12.3YPC avg
Defense
22solo tackles
0.0sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
11 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 29 | 0 | 455 | 15.7 | 2 |
| 2004 | Minnesota Vikings | 16 | 68 | 0 | 1,006 | 14.8 | 9 |
| 2005 | Minnesota Vikings | 11 | 30 | 0 | 328 | 10.9 | 1 |
| 2006 | Seattle Seahawks | 15 | 18 | 0 | 192 | 10.7 | 2 |
| 2007 | Seattle Seahawks | 16 | 50 | 0 | 694 | 13.9 | 9 |
| 2008 | Seattle Seahawks | 1 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 12.0 | 1 |
| 2009 | Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 63 | 103 | 812 | 12.9 | 3 |
| 2010 | Detroit Lions | 14 | 55 | 86 | 625 | 11.4 | 6 |
| 2011 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 74 | 112 | 771 | 10.4 | 3 |
| 2012 | Detroit Lions | 6 | 27 | 43 | 240 | 8.9 | 2 |
| 2013 | Detroit Lions | 9 | 39 | 54 | 461 | 11.8 | 1 |
Games during career · Detroit Lions
Most recent results for the franchise while Nate Burleson was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
13–14 @ Vikings
2013-17 · Dec 29, 2013 · REGULAR
L
20–23 vs Giants
2013-16 · Dec 22, 2013 · REGULAR
L
16–18 vs Ravens
2013-15 · Dec 16, 2013 · REGULAR
L
20–34 @ Eagles
2013-14 · Dec 8, 2013 · REGULAR
W
40–10 vs Packers
2013-13 · Nov 28, 2013 · REGULAR
L
21–24 vs Buccaneers
2013-12 · Nov 24, 2013 · REGULAR
L
27–37 @ Steelers
2013-11 · Nov 17, 2013 · REGULAR
W
21–19 @ Bears
2013-10 · Nov 10, 2013 · REGULAR
Other "Burleson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
11-year career
External profiles
Nevada alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Nevada.
Kitan Crawford
SAF · 2025
Emany Johnson
LB · 2024 · Chargers
John Jackson
WR · 2024 · Bears
Cole Turner
TE · 2022 · Dolphins
Ramiz Ahmed
K · 2022 · Packers
Romeo Doubs
WR · 2022 · Patriots
Malik Reed
LB · 2019 · Dolphins
Austin Corbett
G · 2018 · Bills
Jordan Mudge
G · 2017 · Bills
Don Jackson
RB · 2016 · Packers
2003 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#65
#66
#67
#68
#69
#70
#72
#73
#74
#74
#75
#76
Kelley Washington
WR · CIN
#66
Cory Redding
DE · DET
#67
Antwan Peek
OLB · HOU
#68
Lance Briggs
OLB · CHI
#69
Jason Witten
TE · DAL
#70
Gerald Hayes
LB · ARI
#72
Vince Manuwai
G · JAX
#73
Wayne Hunter
OT · SEA
#74
Kevin Curtis
DB · STL
#74
Kevin Curtis
WR · STL
#75
Seth Wand
OT · HOU
#76
Mike Seidman
TE · CAR
WR peers of the era
Other WRs who debuted within five seasons of Nate Burleson.
Aaron Moorehead
Debut 2003 · #85 · Colts
Adrian Madise
Debut 2003 · #12 · Buccaneers
Andre Johnson
Debut 2003 · #81 · Titans
Anquan Boldin
Debut 2003 · #80 · Lions
Antonio Brown
Debut 2003 · #82 · Commanders
Antonio Chatman
Debut 2003 · #83 · Bengals
Arland Bruce
Debut 2003 · #19 · 49ers
Arnaz Battle
Debut 2003 · #81 · Steelers
Born on August 19
Fred Carr
1946 · Green Bay Packers
Bob Johnson
1946 · Cincinnati Bengals
Doug Dressler
1948 · Kansas City Chiefs
David Beverly
1950 · Green Bay Packers
Allan Ellis
1951 · Los Angeles Chargers
Jerry Broadnax
1951 · Houston Texans
Clyde Powers
1951 · Kansas City Chiefs
Cecil Johnson
1955 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers