Nate Burleson, WR, Lions
| Position | NFL Team | Status | Experience | Age | Height | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | DET | Injured Reserve | 10 years | 31 | 6'0 | 198 | @Nate13Burleson |
2012 Outlook: Over the Hill (decreased production)
Last updated on Aug-12-2012 by Matt De LimaEven though Nate Burleson had his best statistical season in many years, he's no guarantee to be the Lions' WR2 for the whole season. Titus Young is nipping at his heels and the light may have clicked on for him late in his rookie year. Burleson is a decent flex option in PPR leagues (73 receptions last year), but the stars aligned for him because he didn't miss a game for the first time since 2007. Matthew Stafford was also healthy the whole year as well. Presuming Burleson locks up the WR2 spot, he's a reasonably safe late-round pick, but there's no denying the fact that Young has the far higher ceiling.
Update (8/12): All indicators point toward Young surpassing Burleson on the depth chart.
Average Draft Position
Nate Burleson was drafted in 31% of MyFantasyLeague.com leagues with an average drafting position of 235.892012 Mock Draft Results
| Month | Position | Franchise/Comments |
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MyFantasyLeague Expert Draft May 2, 2012 |
14.10 | Fantasy Sharks - Replacement pick made by Commissioner |
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2012 Experts Mock Draft (June) June 6, 2012 - June 25, 2012 |
20.10 | CBSSports.com - Most people expect and hope Titus Young will become the No. 2 receiver for the Lions this year, but it's not like Burleson is coming off the field for extended periods. He still managed 70-plus catches last year and plays in a dynamic passing offense. Easy choice for a WR here. |
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2012 Experts Mock Draft (July) July 16 - 27 |
14.07 | FFToolbox.com (Matt) - Even if Titus Young takes off as Detroit's No. 2 WR, there's plenty of offense to go around. |
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