John Busing

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John Busing
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1983-09-01) September 1, 1983 (age 41)
Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Johns Creek (GA) Chattahoochee
College: Miami (OH)
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MAC (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:58
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Busing (born September 1, 1983) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Miami University. [1] Busing was also a member of the Houston Texans, New York Giants, and Sacramento Mountain Lions. [2] [3]

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College career

Busing came to Miami University as a wide receiver out of high school. He was moved to linebacker where he led the nation in interceptions by a linebacker during his junior year.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Busing joined the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent out of college and was moved to strong safety. After the 2008 season, he became a restricted free agent but was non-tendered and became an unrestricted free agent.

Houston Texans

Busing was signed by the Houston Texans on May 19, 2009. After the 2009 season, he became a restricted free agent but was non-tendered by the Texans and became an unrestricted free agent.

New York Giants

On July 31, 2010, Busing was signed by the New York Giants but was released just over a month later on September 4.

Sacramento Mountain Lions

Busing signed with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League for the 2011 season. He started at safety and led the league in interceptions with 3 during the regular season.

Personal life

Busing dated Andi Dorfman for four years. Dorfman reportedly broke up with Busing right before Season 18 of "The Bachelor" began featuring Juan Pablo Galavis. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "John Busing Stats, NFL News, Bio and More - USA TODAY Sports". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ "John Busing 2009 Stats per Game - NFL - ESPN (UK)". ESPN. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Bengals sign Busing". www.bengals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Source: Dorfman broke up to do 'Bachelor'".
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