Essang Bassey
| No. 34 – Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 12, 1998 Columbus, Georgia |
| 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 | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Essang Bassey (born August 12, 1998) is an American football defensive back for the Denver Broncos 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.
High school career
Playing both offense and defensive 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-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
Bassey signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[8]
References
- ^ Peluchette, Natalie. "Essang Bassey: Athlete and Brains". WRBL. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ a b Crumpler, John. "Crump's Chalkboard: Essang Bassey". Wake Forest Review. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ "How John Wolford and his Wake Forest teammates became All-ACC Players". ACCSports.com. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Ferrer, Kyle. "Deacon Spotlight: Essang Bassey". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Essang Bassey CB Wake Forest". The Draft Network. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Borquez, Gavino. "2019 NFL draft: Top prospects to watch in Birmingham Bowl". Draft Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Friedlander, Brett. "Six Wolfpack players earn first-team All-ACC football honors". North State Journal. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Heath, Jon (April 25, 2020). "Broncos signing undrafted free agent CB Essang Bassey". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 26, 2020.