Isaiah Buggs

Last updated

Isaiah Buggs
Isaiah Buggs (cropped).jpg
Buggs with the Detroit Lions in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-24) August 24, 1996 (age 27)
Ruston, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:335 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school: Ruston
College:
Position: Defensive tackle
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 6 / Pick: 192
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:89
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:4
Player stats at PFR

Isaiah Buggs (born August 24, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Alabama.

Contents

Early years and personal life

Buggs attended and played high school football at Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana. [1] [2]

On May 29, 2024, Buggs was accused of animal cruelty in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, after his dogs were found in March chained up with no access to food or water and were surrounded by feces. The dogs were seized from his property on March 28 due to being "malnourished, emaciated and neglected." [3]

On June 16, 2024, Buggs was arrested for a second time in less than a month and is facing charges of second-degree domestic violence and burglary. [4]

College career

Buggs played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2015 and 2016. [5] During the two years he had 134 tackles and 7.5 sacks. In 2017, he transferred to the University of Alabama. [6] During his first year at Alabama in 2017, Buggs started 13 of 14 games, recording 51 tackles and 1.5 sacks. [7] He had five tackles in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship victory over Georgia. He returned to Alabama in 2018. [8]

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
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		306 lb
(139 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		5.15 s1.82 s3.01 s4.83 s8.01 s24.5 in
(0.62 m)		8 ft 0 in
(2.44 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine [9] [10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Buggs was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [11] In his rookie season, he appeared in eight games and recorded three total tackles. [12] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 27, 2020, [13] and activated three days later. [14] He was released by the Steelers on January 8, 2022.

Las Vegas Raiders

On January 17, 2022, Buggs was signed to the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Detroit Lions

On July 22, 2022, Buggs signed with the Detroit Lions. [15] He played in all 17 games with 13 starts, recording 46 tackles, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

On March 13, 2023, Buggs signed a two-year, $6-million contract extension with the Lions. [16] He was released on January 2, 2024. [17]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2024, Buggs was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. [18] Buggs won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in Super Bowl LVIII. [19] On February 14, Buggs signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs. [20] On June 24, 2024, Buggs was released by the Chiefs in response to multiple legal incidents in the offseason. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 2 years probation for his crimes against cruelty to animals. [21]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ruston High School</span> 4-year, public high school in Ruston, Louisiana , Louisiana, United States

Ruston High School is a four-year public high school located in the Lincoln Parish School District of Ruston, Louisiana, United States. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1300 students with 85 faculty members; the mascot is the Bearcats named "Rusty,” by a class of 2009 student, Anna Ward. The school colors are red, white, and gray. Black students were first admitted in 1970. Ruston High School also serves as a memorial to the survivors of the Gulf War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcell Dareus</span> American football player (born 1990)

Marcell Dareus is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was named defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. Dareus was selected by the Buffalo Bills third overall in the 2011 NFL draft. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Brockers</span> American football player (born 1990)

Michael Seth Brockers is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football for the LSU Tigers. He was considered to be one of the best defensive tackle prospects in the 2012 NFL draft, where he was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round.

Mitchell Olenski was an American football player and coach. Olenski played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, while serving in the Army at Fort Warren and then professionally with the Miami Seahawks and Detroit Lions. He also served as a coach for the Alabama Informals football team in their lone 1943 season and at Fort Warren in 1944 and 1945.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Da'Shawn Hand</span> American football player (born 1995)

Da'Shawn Hand is an American football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Williams (defensive lineman)</span> American football player (born 1990)

Nick Williams is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft after his college football career at Samford. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Ragland</span> American football player (born 1993)

Reggie Keith Ragland Jr. is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama, winning two national championships. He was then drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. In 2016, he missed his rookie season after being placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL. During the 2017 season, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth round pick in the 2019 draft. On January 6, 2018, Ragland started his first career playoff game, registering nine tackles during the team's 22–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Two years later he won his first Super Bowl, recording two tackles when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Pennel</span> American football player (born 1991)

Michael Maurice Pennel Jr. is an American football nose tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes, the Arizona State Sun Devils and the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danny Shelton</span> American football player (born 1993)

Daniel Saileupumoni Shelton is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.

Cameron Amir Sutton is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee, and was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Detroit Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jarran Reed</span> American football player (born 1992)

Jarran Kentrel Reed is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was selected by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He also played one season each for the Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers.

Jeremiah Ledbetter is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ronnie Harrison</span> American football player (born 1997)

Ronnie Harrison Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Averett</span> American football player (born 1994)

Anthony Averett is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

Joshua Frazier is an American football nose tackle for the Rapid City Marshals of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Alabama. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quinnen Williams</span> American football player (born 1997)

Quinnen Williams is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jets with the third overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. He is the younger brother of his Jets teammate, linebacker Quincy Williams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isaiah Simmons</span> American football player (born 1998)

Isaiah Simmons is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals eighth overall in the 2020 NFL draft. While at Clemson, Simmons was noted for his positional versatility as he played linebacker, defensive end, cornerback and safety.

Christian Barmore is an American football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Brodric Martin is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Alabama and Western Kentucky before being drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terrion Arnold</span> American football player (born 2003)

Terrion Bernard Arnold is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, receiving All-American honors in 2023. Arnold was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

References

  1. ↑ Hansucker, Adam (December 24, 2014). "Buggs makes the leap into Ruston's top defender". News Star. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  2. ↑ Hansucker, Adam (May 16, 2018). "Once a Bearcat: Alabama's Buggs returns to Ruston". News Star. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs turns self in on misdemeanor cruelty to animal charges". nfl.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kansas City Chiefs Player Arrested For Second Time This Offseason, Mugshot Released". totalprosports.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Hurt, Cecil (September 29, 2018). "A long journey to Tuscaloosa". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Champlin, Drew (December 13, 2016). "Top JUCO defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs commits to Alabama over LSU". AL.com. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  7. ↑ Paschall, David (April 6, 2018). "Alabama's Isaiah Buggs welcoming spring grind". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  8. ↑ Davis, Spenser (January 11, 2018). "Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs announces NFL decision". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Isaiah Buggs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  10. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Isaiah Buggs College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Steelers select Buggs in sixth round". Steelers.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Isaiah Buggs 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  13. ↑ Varley, Teresa (November 27, 2020). "Steelers place three on Reserve/COVID-19 List". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  14. ↑ Varley, Teresa (November 30, 2020). "Steelers make moves ahead of Ravens game". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  15. ↑ Reisman, Jeremy (July 22, 2022). "Detroit Lions sign DL Isaiah Buggs". SBNation.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Lions re-sign DL Isaiah Buggs". DetroitLions.com. March 13, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  17. ↑ Alper, Josh (January 2, 2024). "Lions cut Isaiah Buggs". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ↑ Foote, Jordan (January 4, 2024). "KC Chiefs Sign Former Steelers, Lions DL Isaiah Buggs to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  19. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  20. ↑ Sapp, Jared (February 16, 2024). "Chiefs sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts". Arrowhead Pride. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Chiefs release DL Isaiah Buggs following multiple offseason incidents". NFL.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
22. ESPN article from July 26, 2024

Ex-Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs gets hard labor for animal cruelty

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.