How Long Did Reggie Bush Play In The NFL?

A look at Reggie Bush’s NFL career, discussing how long he played and some of his most notable accomplishments.

Reggie Bush’s NFL Career

Reggie Bush was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the second overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2005. Bush also won the Doak Walker and Walter Camp awards that same year. He was a member of the Saints from 2006 to 2010, and then played for the Miami Dolphins from 2011 to 2012. He also played for the Detroit Lions from 2013 to 2014.

Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In the 2006 NFL Draft, Bush was drafted second overall by the New Orleans Saints. He became the first Saint since George Rogers in 1981 to be drafted with the second overall pick. Bush signed a four-year deal with the team worth $26.3 million, with $16 million in guarantees, on July 26, 2006.

Traded to the Miami Dolphins

In July 2008, the Saints traded Bush to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round draft pick in 2009 and a fourth-round draft pick in 2010. In his first season with the Dolphins, Bush played in all 16 games (starting eight) and finished the season with badge=543 rushing yards on 154 carries (3.5 avg.), a career-high 650 receiving yards on 52 receptions (12.5 avg.), and nine total touchdowns (six rushing, three receiving).

Signed with the Buffalo Bills

On August 28, 2016, Bush agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. He was placed on injured reserve on December 3, 2016, after suffering a season-ending MCL injury in Week 12.

Reggie Bush’s NFL Stats

Reggie Bush was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2005. Bush was born on March 2, 1985, in Spring Valley, California.

Rushing yards

In his NFL career, Reggie Bush has recorded 9, 347 rushing yards. 1,469 of those yards came in his rookie season with the New Orleans Saints in 2006. He played 10 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2016.

Receiving yards

In his eleven NFL seasons, Reggie Bush amassed 5,490 rushing yards on 1,380 carries (4.0 avg) and 36 touchdowns, along with 504 receptions for 4,392 yards (8.7 avg) and 21 touchdowns. He also completed four of eight pass attempts for 77 yards. Bush also returned 182 punts for 1,499 yards (8.2 avg) and three touchdowns, and returned 44 kickoffs for 1,089 yards (24.7 avg). In his NFL career, he amassed 11,076 all-purpose yards. His single-season all-purpose yardage record of 2,509 yards as a rookie stood until it was broken by Hall of Famer Gale Sayers in 1965.

Touchdowns

Reggie Bush had a total of 35 touchdowns in his NFL career. 22 of those were rushing touchdowns and 13 were receiving touchdowns.

Reggie Bush’s Post-NFL Career

After being drafted 2nd overall in the 2006 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush went on to play 10 seasons in the NFL. He was a key member of the Saints’ Super Bowl XLIV winning team and also played for the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. After his NFL career, Reggie Bush has stayed busy.

Business ventures

After his NFL career, Reggie Bush transitioned into the business world. He started Invest in America Ventures, a tech investment firm. The company is based in San Francisco and invests in startups that are using technology to solve problems. In 2018, Invest in America Ventures led a $5 million investment round in the scooter-sharing company Bird. He also became a partner in the sports drink Bodyarmor and is an investor in the esports organization 100 Thieves.

Acting career

After his NFL career, Reggie Bush tried his hand at acting. His first role was in the 2016 comedy filmSchool Dance, in which he played the role of Frankie. He also had a small role in the 2017 television film Whiteboyz in the Hood.