Nate Bussey facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | 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 | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Nathan Lee Bussey (born February 20, 1989) is an American who used to play professional football. He was a linebacker, which is a player who helps stop the other team from scoring.
Nate Bussey played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. After college, he was chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft. He also played for other teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars, Omaha Nighthawks, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Nate Bussey's Football Journey
Nate Bussey had an interesting journey in professional football. He played for teams in different leagues. This section tells you about his time with each team.
Starting in the NFL
Nate Bussey was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft. This is a special event where professional teams choose new players from colleges. He joined the Saints in July 2011.
Even though he was later moved to the team's practice squad, he stayed with the Saints through 2012. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play in real games if needed. Nate even played in a big playoff game against the Detroit Lions in January 2012.
Moving to Other Teams
After his time with the Saints, Nate Bussey moved to other teams.
Jacksonville Jaguars
In August 2012, the Jacksonville Jaguars picked up Nate Bussey. This means they added him to their team. However, he was released later that month.
Omaha Nighthawks
Nate then became a player for the Omaha Nighthawks. This team was part of the United Football League, which was another professional football league. He played for them during the 2012 season.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In April 2013, Nate Bussey signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is Canada's top professional football league.
