Nate Bussey

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

Nate Bussey
No. 61, 59, 6
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-20) February 20, 1989
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
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Bussey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.[1] He signed a 4-year contract with the team on July 28, 2011.[2] He was waived on September 3, 2011,[3] and re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.[4] He remained with the Saints through the 2012 season. He played in the Saints' playoff win over the Detroit Lions on January 7, 2012.[5]

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.[6]

References
  1. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  2. "Saints Agree to Terms with Seventh Round Draft Choice Nate Bussey". NewOrleansSaints.com. 28 July 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. "Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. 3 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  4. "Saints Announce Practice Squad". NewOrleansSaints.com. 4 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  5. "PLAY-BY-PLAY". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2014-10-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Signed by Ti-Cats
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