Nate Burleson was drafted No. 71 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 454th at Nevada
The pick
How Nate Burleson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 197 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 454th among Nevada picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1738% of career value
- Final season
- 201310 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Burleson.
Tennessee · 2× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
Hawai'i
Other WR picks from Nevada
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Burleson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Nate Burleson is a Wide receiver out of Nevada selected No. 71 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Nevada has produced 37 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nate Burleson drafted?
Nate Burleson was selected No. 71 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/nate-burleson.
What college did Nate Burleson play for?
Nate Burleson played college football at Nevada in the Western Athletic. See every Nevada draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nevada-wolf-pack.
How did Nate Burleson's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/nate-burleson.