Essang Bassey
| No. 27 – Los Angeles Chargers | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | August 12, 1998 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 | |||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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| 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.
Early years
Playing both offense and defense at
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
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
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 s | 1.53 s | 2.60 s | 4.13 s | 6.95 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
12 reps | |
| All values from | ||||||||||||
Denver Broncos (first stint)
Bassey signed with the
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
References
- ^ Peluchette, Natalie (January 12, 2016). "Essang Bassey: Athlete and Brains". WRBL. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Crumpler, John (March 21, 2018). "Crump's Chalkboard: Essang Bassey". Wake Forest Review. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ "How John Wolford and his Wake Forest teammates became All-ACC Players". ACCSports.com. November 30, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Ferrer, Kyle (September 1, 2017). "Deacon Spotlight: Essang Bassey". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ "Essang Bassey CB Wake Forest". The Draft Network. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Borquez, Gavino (December 22, 2018). "2019 NFL draft: Top prospects to watch in Birmingham Bowl". Draft Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Friedlander, Brett (November 26, 2018). "Six Wolfpack players earn first-team All-ACC football honors". North State Journal. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ "Essang Bassey Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Essang Bassey College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ Heath, Jon (April 25, 2020). "Broncos signing undrafted free agent CB Essang Bassey". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Episode 11: The Next Chapter". Apple Podcasts. Treefort Media. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos - November 29th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 9, 2020). "Broncos place CB Essang Bassey on IR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2021). "Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 13, 2021). "Broncos activate Essang Bassey from Physically Unable to Perform list, elevate four players for #PHIvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (December 18, 2021). "Broncos activate P.J. Locke from Reserve/COVID-19 list before #CINvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Claim Essang Bassey". Chargers.com. December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Activate Kyler Fackrell". Chargers.com. January 8, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (January 10, 2022). "Broncos claim Essang Bassey off waivers". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2022). "Broncos sign CB Darius Phillips". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (September 14, 2022). "Broncos place Justin Simmons on injured reserve, promote Essang Bassey to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 22, 2023). "Broncos re-sign CB Essang Bassey". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh. "Broncos waive Essang Bassey from active roster, sign Tre'Quan Smith to practice squad". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Chargers Communications (October 4, 2023). "Los Angeles Chargers Claim Cornerback Essang Bassey". Chargers.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Chargers News: Bolts Poach Cornerback From Division Rival to Replace JC Jackson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "On A Mission". Drafted Podcast. Treehouse Media. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Episode 8: On The Clock". Apple Podcasts. Treehouse Media. Retrieved October 16, 2020.