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 on February 20, 1989, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a defensive position in football. Linebackers are important players who help stop the opposing team from scoring. Nate Bussey was chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft. He also played college football at the University of Illinois. Throughout his career, he was a member of several teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Omaha Nighthawks, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Playing Professional Football
Nate Bussey had a career playing professional football for different teams. He started in the National Football League (NFL) and later played in other leagues.
Joining the New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints picked Nate Bussey in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. This draft is where NFL teams choose new players from colleges. He signed a four-year contract with the Saints on July 28, 2011.
Bussey was later placed on the team's practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the main team. They can be called up to play in games if needed. He stayed with the Saints through the 2012 season. He even played in a playoff game against the Detroit Lions on January 7, 2012.
Time with the Jacksonville Jaguars
On August 13, 2012, the Jacksonville Jaguars picked up Bussey. This means they added him to their team roster. However, he was released by the Jaguars on August 25, 2012.
Playing for the Omaha Nighthawks
After his time in the NFL, Nate Bussey joined the Omaha Nighthawks. This team was part of the United Football League (UFL). He played for them during the 2012 UFL season.
Moving to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On April 11, 2013, Bussey signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a professional football league in Canada.
