Bush is a third-year safety who originally came into the NFL in 2010 as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina State. After appearing in seven regular season games with the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos and enjoying stints on the practice squad of the Falcons, Bush joined the Saints immediately following the end of the 2012 preseason and led the special teams units with 15 stops and a fumble recovery. He also contributed in the secondary with 13 tackles (nine solo), one interception, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Bush will push for more playing time in the secondary in 2013, while also helping lead the coverage units.
NFL CAREER – Bush is a third-year safety who originally came into the NFL in 2010 as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina State. After appearing in seven regular season games with the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos and enjoying stints on the practice squad of the Falcons, Bush joined the Saints immediately following the end of the 2012 preseason and led the special teams units with 15 stops and a fumble recovery. He also contributed in the secondary with 13 tackles (nine solo), one interception, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Bush will push for more playing time in the secondary in 2013, while also helping lead the coverage units.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed, 2/14/13; Claimed by the New Orleans Saints off of waivers from Denver, 9/1/12; Waived by Denver, 8/31/12; Signed to Denver Broncos active roster from Atlanta practice squad, 10/18/11; Signed to Falcons practice squad, 9/4/11; Waived by Falcons, 9/3/11; Signed to Falcons active roster from the practice squad, 12/29/10; Signed to Falcons practice squad, 9/5/10; Waived by Atlanta, 9/4/10; Originally signed by Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent, 4/26/10.
2012 – After being picked up on waivers at the conclusion of the preseason by the Saints, Bush appeared in all 16 games and led the club with 15 special teams tackles, also adding a fumble recovery on coverage. On defense, recorded 13 tackles (nine solo), an interception, a pass defense, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery…In Saints debut vs. Washington, Sept. 9, registered a career-high three special teams tackles…Tallied two special teams stops vs. San Diego, Oct. 7…Recovered a fumble on special teams vs. San Francisco, Nov. 25…Filled up the stat sheet with four stops (two solo), a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a special teams stop at Atlanta, Nov. 29…In his most extensive action on defense to date, finished with four tackles (three solo), a 40-yard interception return and one pass defense vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 16…Had one solo tackle, while tying his career-high with three special teams stops at Dallas, Dec. 23. 2011 – Appeared in six regular season games and two postseason contests for the Denver Broncos…Posted three special teams stops…Saw first career action on defense in the postseason in two games and recorded nine tackles (three solo). 2010 – Spent first 16 weeks of his rookie season on the Falcons practice squad…Named to the active roster for the last week of the regular season and first two weeks of postseason, but did not appear in a contest.
COLLEGE – Attended South Carolina State University…Posted 222 career tackles…As a senior, recorded 54 stops, scored three touchdowns to rank fourth on the Bulldogs and earn Defensive MVP honors from coaches…Named to school’s All-Decade Team.
PERSONAL – Attended Williston-Elko (Williston, S.C.) HS…Registered more than 3,500 rushing yards as a three-year starter at RB…Named all-state, all-region and all-area during each of his three years as a starter, highlighted by his 1,800-yard, 28-touchdown campaign as a junior…Born on May 12, 1987 in Williston, South Carolina.
