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., U.S.
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 NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · 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. "Transactions | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2014-10-10. Signed by Ti-Cats
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