Nathaniel Eugene Burleson born August 19, is a Canadian-American television host, football commentator, and former football player. Playing college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack , he earned first-team All-American honors in He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. He has been featured on several rap songs under the name New Balance.
On June 11, , it was announced that Burleson would host an revival of the classic game show Hollywood Squares , which premiered on January 16, He was born into a prolific and tight-knit sporting family.
His oldest brother, Alvin Jr. However, Burleson remains proud of his Canadian citizenship, sporting a maple leaf tattoo and expressing interest in playing for Canada in a World Cup of football to the media. Burleson was also on the school's track and field team, competing as a sprinter and hurdler.
He won the state title in the meter hurdles with a time of Burleson hoped to attend the University of Washington , his father's alma mater, but was not offered a football scholarship. In the season, he made receptions, the second highest in NCAA history. During his time at Nevada he made a total of receptions for a total of 3, yards and 22 touchdowns. He currently holds the WAC and Nevada all-time records for single game receptions with 19 catches.
He graduated with a degree in human development and family studies. Burleson was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings , the 71st overall pick. In his second season, , an injury to fellow receiver Randy Moss opened up opportunity for Burleson as he became the team's number one receiver.
