Nate Bussey

Nate Bussey
No. 6  Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: February 20, 1989
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Washington (DC) Dunbar
College: Illinois
NFL draft: 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 243
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Stats at NFL.com
Stats at CFL.ca

Nathan Lee Bussey (born February 20, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Omaha Nighthawks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Bussey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He signed a 4-year contract with the team on July 28, 2011.[1] He was waived on September 3, 2011,[2] and re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.[3] He remained with the Saints through the 2012 season.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bussey was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 13, 2012. He was released on August 25.

Omaha Nighthawks

Was a member of the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League for the 2012 UFL season.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on April 11, 2013. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Saints Agree to Terms with Seventh Round Draft Choice Nate Bussey". NewOrleansSaints.com. 28 July 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. 3 September 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Saints Announce Practice Squad". NewOrleansSaints.com. 4 September 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  4. ↑ http://www.cfl.ca/page/transactions Signed by Ti-Cats

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