Essang Bassey

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Essang Bassey
No. 27 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-12) August 12, 1998 (age 25)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Columbus (GA)
College: Wake Forest
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:60
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Essang Bassey (born August 12, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wake Forest, and played high school football at Columbus High School in Columbus, Georgia.

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Early years

Playing both offense and defense at Columbus High School in Georgia, Bassey split time between cornerback, wide receiver and running back. He also was an explosive kick returner, averaging 30 yards per return during his senior season. [1] Bassey considered interest from Wofford, Tulane, Georgia Southern and Wake Forest until going to Winston-Salem for a camp and committing to Wake Forest three days later, citing the program's passion for the game and standards off the field. [2]

College career

Bassey received playing time during his true freshman season in every game in a reserve capacity, [3] accruing 17 tackles. [4]

As a sophomore, Bassey led the Wake Forest defense in snaps played and collected 66 tackles and three interceptions. [2] He was also named an honorable mention on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) team after the season. [5]

During his junior season, analysts noted his speed and technique as strong points of his game. [6] Bassey was named second-team All-ACC. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄8 in
(1.76 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		7+7⁄8 in
(0.20 m)		4.46 s1.53 s2.60 s4.13 s6.95 s39.5 in
(1.00 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		12 reps
All values from NFL Combine [8] [9]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

Bassey signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. [10] He chose the Broncos over the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens, who also tried to sign Bassey. [11] In Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, Bassey recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Taysom Hill during the 31–3 loss. [12] He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2020. [13]

On September 1, 2021, Bassey was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the season. [14] He was activated on November 13. [15] He was waived on December 18. [16]

Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)

On December 20, 2021, Bassey was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers. [17] He was waived on January 8, 2022. [18]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On January 10, 2022, Bassey was claimed off waivers by the Broncos. [19] He was waived on September 1, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad. [20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14. [21]

On March 22, 2023, Bassey re-signed with the Broncos. [22] He was released on October 3. [23]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

On October 4, 2023, the Chargers claimed Bassey off of waivers after trading J. C. Jackson to the New England Patriots. [24] [25]

Personal life

Bassey's parents were Nigerian immigrants. [26] He is a Christian. [27]

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