Over his collegiate career, he amassed 248 receptions for 3,293 yards and 22 touchdowns. This exceptional performance led to his selection by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft, launching his decade-long professional football career. Burleson’s distinguished NFL career spanned 2003 to 2013, beginning with the Minnesota Vikings (2003-2005) where he exceeded 1,000 receiving yards in the 2004 season. He then moved to the Seattle Seahawks (2006-2009), setting significant team records for most punt return yards in a single season (2007) and the Seahawks’ career punt return yards.

His exceptional analytical skills and charismatic presence led to two consecutive Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Analyst in 2021 and 2022. Building on this success, Burleson expanded his on-air presence in 2021, becoming a co-host for ‘CBS Mornings’ and also taking on co-hosting duties for ‘NFL Slimetime’ on Nickelodeon, alongside commentary for its broader NFL coverage. Currently, Burleson continues to be a cornerstone of CBS’s programming, contributing to ‘CBS Mornings’ and ‘The NFL Today,’ while also engaging younger audiences through ‘NFL Slimetime.’ His versatile talent is set to expand into new entertainment formats with his announced role as the host for the revival of ‘Hollywood Squares,’ slated for 2025, further cementing his status as a multi-faceted television personality.