2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#13 Nate Burleson
		Pos: Wide Receiver NFL Team: DET Injury: OK		Experience: 10 College: Nevada Height: 72 Weight: 198 Born: 8/19/1981

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt	Rush	Yds	Fum
PROJ	DET	16	65	735	5	0	6	54
2011	DET	16	73	757	3	110	11	85	1
2010	DET	14	55	625	6	86	7	81	2
2009	SEA	13	63	812	3	103	2	4	2
2008	SEA	1	5	60	1	-	0	0	0

Summary

Wide Receiver Rank: #62All Players: #193

Burleson played six games last season before breaking his leg and missing the rest of the year. He had 240 yards and two touchdowns before the injury, having two games with 60-plus yards. But he didn't get a ton of work before the injury, posting similar numbers to his previous few seasons with the Lions. In three seasons with the Lions, Burleson has never topped 760 yards despite starting most of the time. He might move to more of a reserve role this season at age 32 (when the season starts) and returning from a pretty severe broken leg. Burleson has just one 1,000-yard season for his career, but has topped 600 yards four of the last six years. Injuries have derailed Burleson some, hurting his production and overall career path. Burleson isn't a speed burner, but has decent hands and runs solid routes.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Burleson is trending downward but always capable of the big game in this offense. He can still get around 700 yards and four or so scores, making him worth consideration as a No. 4 or 5 fantasy receiver.

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Notes

May 22 11:53 pm

Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) showed quickness during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. He has also lost weight, dropping from 198 to 192 pounds to add speed.
Source: KFFL.com

May 22 03:03 pm

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) fully participated during organized team activities Wednesday, May 22.
Source: KFFL.com

May 05 12:42 pm

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) appears to be the leading candidate for the No. 2 wide receiver job. He has been running routes and catching passes during offseason workouts.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 22 09:12 am

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) said he's running and jumping three months ahead of schedule.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 27 03:53 pm

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said he is happy WR Nate Burleson will be on the team next season because of his play on the field and his leadership on the team. 'He just brings a lot to the table,' Mayhew said. 'He makes plays for us, moves the chains on third downs and just a great teammate, great guy to have in the locker room, a solid veteran presence on our team. Gives us a lot of leadership and we've been talking about we need more leaders. He's one of the leaders we need so we're glad to have him with us.'
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 21 04:02 pm

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson has agreed to restructure his contract in order for the Lions to create some salary cap space. The details of the restructuring are not known at this point.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 05 09:43 am

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) and WR Ryan Broyles (knee) could have larger roles in the offense next season with WR Titus Young gone. Burleson is coming off a broken leg but should be ready for the start of the offseason program. Broyles is coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament and won't be ready until training camp.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 04 03:23 pm

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson could be asked to restructure his current contract to help the team get under the salary cap in 2013. Burleson is slated to count $6.531 million against the cap this season and $7.531 million in 2014. He is believed to want to finish his career in Detroit.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 17 01:53 pm

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the team will monitor WR Nate Burleson's (leg) rehab from his broken leg this offseason because he is scheduled to count against $6.5 million the salary cap next season. Burleson has indicated that he is willing to take a pay cut to stay with the team.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 26 03:03 pm

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) said he is a few weeks ahead of schedule in his rehab from a leg injury. Burleson said he plans to be ready for organized team activities.
Source: KFFL.com

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