De'Vante Bausby

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De'Vante Bausby
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-15) January 15, 1993 (age 29)
Kansas City, Missouri
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Hogan Preparatory Academy
(Kansas City, Missouri)
College:Pittsburg State
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2021
Total tackles:60
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:8
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

De'Vante Bausby (born January 15, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He has played for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos in his career.

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5��8 in
(1.84 m) 		177 lb
(80 kg) 		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.58 s 1.56 s 2.52 s 4.32 s 7.24 s 37.5 in
(0.95 m)		 11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Pro Days[1][2]

Kansas City Chiefs[]

Bausby signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[3] He broke his collarbone during camp in June 2015 and was released by the Chiefs with an injury designation.[4]

Chicago Bears[]

On December 22, 2015 after completing the rehab from his collarbone injury, Bausby was signed to the Bears' practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 4. He was released on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 10, 2016.[7] He was released on November 19, 2016 but was re-signed three days later.[8][9] He was released again on December 13, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 3, 2017.[11]

On May 1, 2017, Bausby was waived by the Bears.[12]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)[]

On May 3, 2017, Bausby signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[13] Bausby was waived on September 2, 2017.[14]

Philadelphia Eagles[]

On September 12, 2017, Bausby was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[15] With Bausby on the practice squad, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.[16] On February 13, 2018, Bausby re-signed with the Eagles.[17]

On September 1, 2018, Bausby was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[18][19] He was released on September 11, 2018.[20] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 5, 2018.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2018.[22] On December 24, 2018, he was waived by the Eagles.[23]

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)[]

On January 9, 2019, Bausby signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF.[24] In the season opener against the San Diego Fleet, Bausby picked off quarterback Mike Bercovici in the third quarter.[25] At the time of the league's suspension, Bausby was leading the AAF in pass breakups and interceptions, a number which did not include a highlight 99-yard "pick 2" play that helped seal his team's win in week 7.

Denver Broncos[]

After the AAF suspended football operations, Bausby signed with the Denver Broncos on April 8, 2019.[26] He earned a spot on the Broncos roster as the fourth cornerback on the depth chart. In week 5 versus the Chargers, Bausby suffered a neck injury that left him immobile for a short period of time after an accidental collision with A. J. Johnson.[27] He was placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2019.[28]

Bausby re-signed with the Broncos on March 19, 2020.[29] He was released on September 5, 2020,[30] but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[31] He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2020 and was named the fourth cornerback behind Michael Ojemudia, Bryce Callahan, and Essang Bassey.[32] He was released on October 24 when A. J. Bouye came off injured reserve.[33]

Arizona Cardinals[]

On October 30, 2020, Bausby signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[34] After playing one game versus the Miami Dolphins, he was waived by the Cardinals who planned to place him on their practice squad.[35]

Denver Broncos (second stint)[]

On November 10, 2020, Bausby was claimed off waivers by the Broncos.[36]

Las Vegas Raiders[]

On June 17, 2021, Bausby signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[37] On August 16, 2021, Bausby was released by the Raiders.[38]

New England Patriots[]

On October 27, 2021, Bausby was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[39]

References[]

  1. ^ "Pro Day Results". Chiefs.com. BJ Kissel. Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  2. ^ "DeVante Bausby, Pittsburg State, CB, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  3. ^ Thorman, Joel (May 11, 2015). "Kansas City Chiefs sign 11 undrafted free agents". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Thorman, Joel (June 19, 2015). "Kansas City Chiefs have open roster spot after cutting two players, signing one". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  5. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 3, 2016). "Bears trim 22 to reach 53-man limit". ChicagoBears.com.
  6. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 4, 2016). "Bears sign Paulsen, claim 2 off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
  7. ^ Mayer, Larry (October 10, 2016). "Bears elevate Bausby, waive Hurst". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017.
  8. ^ Kolodziej, Alex (November 19, 2016). "Bears sign Jimmy Staten to active roster, waive De'Vante Bausby". fanragsports.com.
  9. ^ Emma, Chris (November 22, 2016). "Bears Sign De'Vante Bausby To Active Roster, Dres Anderson To Practice Squad". Chicago.CBSlocal.com.
  10. ^ "Bears Sign TE MyCole Pruitt". Chicago.CBSlocal.com. December 13, 2016.
  11. ^ Mayer, Larry (January 3, 2017). "Bears sign 8 to reserve/futures deals". ChicagoBears.com.
  12. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 1, 2017). "Bears ink Boggs, waive six players". ChicagoBears.com.
  13. ^ Alper, Josh (May 3, 2017). "Chiefs sign De'Vante Bausby". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  14. ^ "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018.
  15. ^ George, David (September 12, 2017). "Eagles Agree To Terms With K Jake Elliott; Place Caleb Sturgis On Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  16. ^ "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  17. ^ Williams, Charean (February 13, 2018). "Eagles sign De'Vante Bausby, Billy Brown". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  18. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 1, 2018). "Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  19. ^ Foley, Graham (September 2, 2018). "Eagles Sign 10 Players To Practice Squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  20. ^ Foley, Graham (September 11, 2018). "Eagles Sign Tre Sullivan To Practice Squad, Release De'Vante Bausby". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  21. ^ Foley, Graham (November 5, 2018). "CB De'Vante Bausby Returns To The Practice Squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  22. ^ McPherson, Chris (November 17, 2018). "Eagles Promote CB De'Vante Bausby To Active Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  23. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 24, 2018). "Mike Wallace Activated From Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  24. ^ Cox, Lorin (February 4, 2019). "5 former Bears participating in Alliance of American Football league". USA Today. Bears Wire. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  25. ^ Lenard, Jacob (February 12, 2019). "Former Pitt State CB Bausby gets interception in AAF debut". KOAM.
  26. ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 8, 2019). "Broncos sign CB De'Vante Bausby". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  27. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 8, 2019). "De'Vante Bausby hopes to return to field following injury, has no set timetable". DenverBroncos.com.
  28. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 8, 2019). "Broncos sign CB Coty Sensabaugh, place CB De'Vante Bausby on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
  29. ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 20, 2020). "Broncos re-sign CB De'Vante Bausby". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  30. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  31. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 6, 2020). "Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  32. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 16, 2020). "Broncos promote CB De'Vante Bausby to active roster, sign OLB Isaiah Irving to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  33. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 24, 2020). "Broncos activate A.J. Bouye, Dre'Mont Jones, DeMarcus Walker from IR to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
  34. ^ Urban, Darren (October 30, 2020). "Cardinals Add To Cornerback Depth With De'Vante Bausby". AZCardinals.com.
  35. ^ "Cardinals release cornerback De'Vante Bausby following loss to Dolphins". ArizonaSports.com. November 9, 2020.
  36. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 10, 2020). "Broncos awarded CB De'Vante Bausby off waivers". DenverBroncos.com.
  37. ^ "Raiders add CB De'Vante Bausby and LB Darron Lee". Las Vegas Raiders. June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  38. ^ "Raiders make roster moves to reach 85-player limit". August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  39. ^ "Patriots sign OL James Ferentz and LB Calvin Munson to the 53-man roster; Sign DB De'Vante Bausby and DB Brian Poole to the practice squad". Patriots.com. October 27, 2021.

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