Rafael Bush
Rafael Bush | |
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Bush in the Denver Broncos' dress (2011) | |
Positions: Safety / Cornerback |
Jersey numbers: 20, 25, 31, 36 |
born on May 12, 1987 | |
Career information | |
Active : 2010 - 2018 | |
Undrafted in 2010 | |
College : South Carolina State University | |
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Career statistics | |
Tackles | 242 |
Sacks | 3.5 |
Interceptions | 3 |
Forced fumbles | 1 |
Stats at NFL.com | |
Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Rafael Bush (* 12. May 1987 in Williston , South Carolina ) is a former American American football player in the National Football League (NFL). He plays for nine seasons in the position of safety and cornerback .
college
Sanford attended South Carolina State University and played for their team, the Bulldogs, in various positions in secondary college football .
NFL
Atlanta Falcons
In the NFL Draft 2010 he was not taken into account, but was then signed by the Atlanta Falcons . He wasn't used in a single game.
Denver Broncos
In October 2011 he was signed by the Denver Broncos , who used him in a total of six games.
New Orleans Saints
In 2012 he moved to the New Orleans Saints and received the number 25, with which his namesake Reggie Bush had previously played. He was now used more often and more regularly and ran repeatedly as a starter in the 2013 and 2014 seasons . After the 2013 season, he received another offer from the Falcons as a restricted free agent . The Saints made use of their right to bind Bush to them on the same terms.
In 2014 he broke his fibula , which is why the season was over for him after 10 games.
In 2015 he injured himself in the first game and was out for the rest of the season.
Detroit Lions
On March 12, 2016, Bush signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions . In the 2016 season he was able to set 53 tackles , and he also scored his first touchdown .
Return to the New Orleans Saints
On March 30, 2017, he signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. In 14 games he managed 23 tackles, a pass defense and a sack .
Buffalo Bills
In March 2018, Bush joined the Buffalo Bills , with whom he signed a two-year deal worth $ 4.5 million. In July 2019, he announced the end of his career after nine years.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Report on espn.go.com of April 8, 2014, accessed on August 31, 2015.
- ↑ lions sign rafael bush to oneyear deal (English) nfl.com, accessed on March 19, 2016
- ↑ Times Picayune report of March 30, 2017, accessed April 1, 2017
- ↑ Report on nbcsports.com from March 13, 2018, accessed on March 19, 2018
- ^ Bills sign S Kurt Coleman to replace Rafael Bush. Retrieved July 20, 2019 .
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Bush, Rafael |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
DATE OF BIRTH | May 12, 1987 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Williston , South Carolina , United States |