Jarrett Bush facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 21, 1984 Vacaville, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Vacaville (CA) Wood | ||||||||||
| College: | Utah State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||||||||
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Jarrett Lee Bush (born May 21, 1984) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop passes.
Bush first joined the Carolina Panthers in 2006. Later that year, he moved to the Green Bay Packers. With the Packers, he won Super Bowl XLV in 2011. He also played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Early Life and High School Football
Jarrett Bush grew up in Vacaville, California. He went to Vaca Pena Middle School. Then he attended Will C. Wood High School. In high school, he was a talented player. He played both defensive back and wide receiver.
Professional Football Career
Starting with the Carolina Panthers
Bush began his NFL journey with the Carolina Panthers in 2006. He was an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the NFL draft. However, he was signed by a team afterward. He played for the Panthers during the preseason. After the preseason, he was released from the team.
Time with the Green Bay Packers
Just one day after leaving the Panthers, the Green Bay Packers signed Bush. He became an important player for them. He often played as a third or fourth cornerback. He was also a key player on special teams. Special teams handle plays like kickoffs and punts.
In 2009, the Tennessee Titans tried to sign Bush. But the Packers matched their offer. This meant Bush stayed with Green Bay.
Super Bowl XLV Victory
One of Bush's biggest moments was in Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011. The Packers were playing the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the game, a star cornerback, Charles Woodson, got hurt. Jarrett Bush had to step up and play more.
In the second quarter, Bush made a huge play. He intercepted a pass from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. This play was very important. It led to a touchdown for the Packers. The Packers went on to win the Super Bowl. Bush finished the game with one interception and five tackles. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent.
After the 2014 season, the Packers did not sign Bush again. He was later suspended by the NFL. No other NFL team signed him after that.
Playing in the Canadian Football League
In 2016, Bush signed with the Calgary Stampeders. This team is part of the CFL in Canada. He joined their practice team in November 2016. He made the main roster for the 2017 CFL season. In his first game, he made two special teams tackles. After two weeks, he was moved back to the practice team. He was released by the Stampeders in July 2017.
Career Statistics
Jarrett Bush played in many games during his career. He made a total of 181 tackles. He also had 4 interceptions and 1.5 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
