Who is former NFL player Nate Burleson's wife? 'CBS Mornings' host met Atoya Burleson while attending the University of Nevada
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nate Burleson is especially known for his prolific career in NFL as a wide receiver for Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions. After retiring from football, Burleson entered the world of talk shows with a hosting gig at 'CBS Mornings'.
Naturally, people who have followed Burleson since his football days would want to know about his current life, especially when it comes to his relationship with his wife, Atoya Burleson. So, keep reading to know more about the couple who have been going strong for over two decades.
Who is Atoya Burleson?
Atoya and Nate met in college as they both attended the University of Nevada and had a shared affinity for sports. She has been involved in several sports and was a decked collegiate hurdle champion, according to her website. Moreover, Atoya started her own consultancy company in the field of sports "to help guide women in the many realms of the professional sports lifestyle," providing her services in lifestyle, education, design, image, and branding. She claims to be passionate about anything that has to do with empowering women, leading to the launch of a podcast called 'insideLINES', where she invites guests to talk about their experiences as women and motivate the listeners. Atoya also has her online fashion store, Like It To Know It, on which she sells luxury brands.
Atoya Burleson and Nate Burleson's children
The couple shares three children, Nathaniel Jr, 19, Nehemiah, 17, and Mia, 13. The couple recently sent their oldest off the college. Both parents keep their followers updated about their children, sharing cherishable moments like school graduations and family trips.
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Moreover, Atoya penned a beautiful Instagram post on Mother's Day, highlighting her feat of raising three children. She wrote, "To my 3 greatest accomplishments: I am beyond grateful to be your mother. 💙💚💛 May you walk into this world boldly and know who you are and the gifts God has bestowed inside of you. I pray you confidently use your gifts to shine like the stars in the sky! 🌟✨ May you remain kind in a world that will try to tell you other wise. And when the world gets tough, know that I will always be here. ❤️ I love you Nathaniel, Nehemiah and Mia Pearl and I am so proud to be your mother. Love, Mom."