Nate Burleson, who co-hosted the popular show Good Morning Football for five years, recently left the show. Along with Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil, the sportscaster now co-hosts CBS Mornings (previously CBS This Morning).
Nate is looking forward to his new career, despite the fact that he was sad to leave his "family" at his old job. In August 2021, he wrote on Instagram, "Make the next chapter the best chapter... @cbsthismorning."
Nate's wife, Atoya Burleson, posted a poignant statement on social media ahead of his first official day at CBS on Sept. 7, 2021.
"I couldn't be more proud of you, @nateburleson, on your first official day on @cbsthismorning (now @cbsmornings)! You never stop to amaze me, from your 11-year stellar @NFL career to the last five years of your media conquest. I'm ecstatic and grateful to be a part of this adventure with you. Babe, go grab 'em! Wifey, I'll always love you "She made a post on Instagram.
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Who is Atoya Burleson?
Atoya Burleson is an American TV host, as well as the CEO and host of sidelines. Burleson is best known for being the wife of Nathaniel Eugena Burleson, an American football pundit and former wide receiver who was born in Canada.
On May 31, 1978, Atoya Burleson was born in the United States. She has done a fantastic job of keeping her early years private, and she has yet to speak publicly about her parents. Atoya Burleson's maiden name is Shaw, according to reports.
Atoya's parents are Joe Dean Shaw and Karla Shaw. She has a sister named Danielle Shaw among her siblings. She is a tall woman, at 5feet 8inches tall.
Burleson was a track and field scholarship recipient at the University of Nevada, and Atoya was a member of the African American ethnic group. She won the collegiate hurdles competition as well as winning the track team competition.
She graduated from the University of Nevada with a bachelor's degree. When she was a hurdle champion at the time, she also won a hurdle championship with her university track team.
Atoya Burleson's Husband, children, & Relationship?
Atoya has been married to her spouse for almost 18 years. Atoya and her husband Nathaniel Burleson married in a private ceremony on March 26, 2003. Because no one was in the spotlight at the time of their wedding, there isn't much information in the media about it.
After The couple married in 2003 and have three children together: Nathaniel Burleson ||, Nehemiah Burleson, and Mia Pearl Burleson.
Host Of Her Own Podcast
Nate isn't the only one in the family that works in the media. InSIDELINES is Atoya's podcast, which she co-hosts with fellow NFL wife Tia Avril. The two talk about being the wives of professional football players and having to put their goals on hold in order to support their husbands' careers and businesses.
In addition to her work as a podcast host, Atoya has her own blog where she writes about wellness, fashion, family, and lifestyle.
According to Atoya's website, she and her husband Nate met at the University of Nevada, where they both attended college.
Her social media accounts include Instagram and Facebook.
Atoya defined herself as a public person on Instagram, where she has 12.5k followers under the handle @atoyaburleson. Her Facebook handle is @atoya.Burleson. She also has a 181-follower Twitter account, @atoyaburleson.