Nathan Lee Bussey (born February 20, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected 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. 59, 61, 6, 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-20) February 20, 1989 (age 35)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Professional career

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New Orleans Saints

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Bussey was selected 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

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Bussey was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 13, 2012. He was released on August 25.

Omaha Nighthawks

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Was a member of the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League for the 2012 UFL season.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on April 11, 2013.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. ^ "Saints Agree to Terms with Seventh Round Draft Choice Nate Bussey". NewOrleansSaints.com. July 28, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 3, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  4. ^ "Saints Announce Practice Squad". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 4, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 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 July 30, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2014. Signed by Ti-Cats
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