NFL CAREER – A promising young lineman highly regarded by the coaching staff, for much of the first two years of his career Bushrod has served as a reserve behind a veteran offensive line. He has the strength, agility and poise that are in high demand for linemen, and as he continues to develop his skills Bushrod gives the Saints quality depth up front. A fourth-round pick in 2007, he is the only player the club has ever drafted out of Towson University.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a three-year contract, 7/20/07; Drafted by the Saints in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

2008 – Inactive for 12 games, dressed but did not play in two and appeared in two contests on special teams, blocking on the kick return units. 2007 – Inactive for 14 games as a rookie, played in one, and dressed but did not see action in another…Made NFL debut at Houston, Nov. 18, serving as a blocker on the kickoff return unit.

COLLEGE – A four-year starter at Towson…Voted All-Atlantic 10 selection at left tackle in 2006 and excelled in both pass protection and run-blocking…Finished career with a streak of 38 consecutive starts…Earned third-team all-league honors as a junior and recorded nine TD-resulting blocks…Posted 72 knockdown blocks and garnered third-team All-Atlantic 10 honors as a sophomore, his first full season as a starter…Started five games in 2003 after redshirting in 2002.

PERSONAL – Sports management major...Attended King George (Va.) HS, where he was a standout in football, basketball and baseball…Honorable mention all-state selection at offensive tackle…Has worked as a substitute teacher and done community service work at various NAACP events…Resides in King George, Va.