UNR receiver Burleson headed for NFL draft
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 | 9:47 a.m.
Nate Burleson will give up a chance to again lead the nation in receiving and will leave Nevada-Reno to enter the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-2, 187-pound senior led the nation in receptions (11.5) and was second in yardage (135.8).
Burleson said Tuesday that he made the "very tough decision" over the last few weeks with the help of family and friends.
UNR's MVP this season, Burleson earned first-team honors in the Western Athletic Conference and second-team All-America honors.
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