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De'Vante Bausby
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Bausby with the Arlington Renegades in 2023
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-15) January 15, 1993 (age 31)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:Hogan Preparatory Academy (Kansas City)
College:Pittsburg State
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:60
Pass deflections:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

De'Vante Bausby (born January 15, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Pittsburg State Gorillas and has been a member of several teams in the National Football League (NFL), Alliance of American Football (AAF), United States Football League (USFL), and XFL.

Early life

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Bausby was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Hosea Bausby and Tasha Word. He played football at Hogan Preparatory Academy where he earned All-State honors in both defensive back and wide receiver positions between 2008 and 2010. Bausby's career totals included 88 caught passes and 15 touchdowns. He recorded a defensive career total of 178 tackles and 22 interceptions.[1] He credits his father and uncle for nurturing his lifelong love for football.[2]

College career

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As a cornerback, Bausby played in all 14 games for Pittsburg State University, starting his freshman season in 2011. On November 12, Bausby scored his first and only touchdown while returning a blocked punt against Missouri Southern. During his freshman season, Bausby recorded 20 tackles and one interception. On December 10, Bausby recorded five tackles and an interception during the NCAA Division II semifinals against Delta State. He played all 10 games during his sophomore season in 2012, recording 21 tackles. Of his 21-season tackles, Bausby made eight tackles, a sack and an interception during the September 8 game against Central Oklahoma. By his junior season, Bausby started 11 of the total 12 games of the 2013 season, recording 39 tackles and earning third-team All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) honors.[1] By 2015, Bausby earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).[3]

Professional career

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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[4][5]

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

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Bausby signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[6] He broke his collarbone during mini-camp in June 2015 and was released by the Chiefs with an injury designation.[7]

Chicago Bears

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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.[8][9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 10, 2016.[10] He was released on November 19, 2016, but was re-signed three days later.[11][12] He was released again on December 13, 2016, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 3, 2017.[14]

On May 1, 2017, Bausby was waived by the Bears.[15]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

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On May 3, 2017, Bausby signed with the Chiefs.[16] Bausby was waived on September 2, 2017.[17]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On September 12, 2017, Bausby was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[18] With Bausby on the practice squad, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.[19] On February 13, 2018, Bausby re-signed with the Eagles.[20]

On September 1, 2018, Bausby was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[21][22] He was released on September 11, 2018.[23] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 5, 2018.[24] He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2018.[25] On December 24, 2018, he was waived by the Eagles.[26]

San Antonio Commanders

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On January 9, 2019, Bausby signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).[27] In the season opener against the San Diego Fleet, Bausby picked off quarterback Mike Bercovici in the third quarter.[28] 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 (first stint)

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After the AAF suspended football operations, Bausby signed with the Denver Broncos on April 8, 2019.[29] 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 Alexander Johnson.[30] He was placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2019.[31]

Bausby re-signed with the Broncos on March 19, 2020.[32] He was released on September 5, 2020,[33] but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[34] 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.[35] He was released on October 24 when A. J. Bouye came off injured reserve.[36]

Arizona Cardinals

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On October 30, 2020, Bausby signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[37] After playing one game versus the Miami Dolphins, he was waived by the Cardinals who planned to place him on their practice squad.[38]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

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On November 10, 2020, Bausby was claimed off waivers by the Broncos.[39]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On June 17, 2021, Bausby signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[40] On August 16, 2021, Bausby was released by the Raiders.[41]

New England Patriots

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On October 27, 2021, Bausby was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[42]

New Jersey Generals

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Bausby was selected by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) with the third pick of the eighth round of the 2022 USFL draft.[43]

Washington Commanders

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Bausby signed with the Washington Commanders on August 4, 2022, but was released on August 16.[44][45]

Arlington Renegades

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On November 17, 2022, Bausby was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.[46] Against the Vegas Vipers in week one, he recorded a pick six with almost four minutes left in the game to put the Renegades up 22–14.[47] That score and the team's eventual stop on the 2-point conversion attempt by Luis Perez propelled them to a 22–20 win.[48] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[49]

References

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  1. ^ a b Team Profile on Pitt State Gorillas.com Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Feature Sports Article on Kansas City.com Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Business Profile on Linkedin.com Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Pro Day Results". Chiefs.com. BJ Kissel. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "DeVante Bausby, Pittsburg State, CB, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  6. ^ Thorman, Joel (May 11, 2015). "Kansas City Chiefs sign 11 undrafted free agents". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  7. ^ Thorman, Joel (June 19, 2015). "Kansas City Chiefs have open roster spot after cutting two players, signing one". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  8. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 3, 2016). "Bears trim 22 to reach 53-man limit". ChicagoBears.com.
  9. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 4, 2016). "Bears sign Paulsen, claim 2 off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
  10. ^ Mayer, Larry (October 10, 2016). "Bears elevate Bausby, waive Hurst". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017.
  11. ^ Kolodziej, Alex (November 19, 2016). "Bears sign Jimmy Staten to active roster, waive De'Vante Bausby". fanragsports.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  12. ^ Emma, Chris (November 22, 2016). "Bears Sign De'Vante Bausby To Active Roster, Dres Anderson To Practice Squad". Chicago.CBSlocal.com.
  13. ^ "Bears Sign TE MyCole Pruitt". Chicago.CBSlocal.com. December 13, 2016.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (January 3, 2017). "Bears sign 8 to reserve/futures deals". ChicagoBears.com.
  15. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 1, 2017). "Bears ink Boggs, waive six players". ChicagoBears.com.
  16. ^ Alper, Josh (May 3, 2017). "Chiefs sign De'Vante Bausby". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  17. ^ "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018.
  18. ^ George, David (September 12, 2017). "Eagles Agree To Terms With K Jake Elliott; Place Caleb Sturgis On Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  19. ^ Jones, Lindsay H. (February 5, 2018). "Super Bowl 2018: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  20. ^ Williams, Charean (February 13, 2018). "Eagles sign De'Vante Bausby, Billy Brown". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  21. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 1, 2018). "Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  22. ^ Foley, Graham (September 2, 2018). "Eagles Sign 10 Players To Practice Squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  23. ^ Foley, Graham (September 11, 2018). "Eagles Sign Tre Sullivan To Practice Squad, Release De'Vante Bausby". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  24. ^ Foley, Graham (November 5, 2018). "CB De'Vante Bausby Returns To The Practice Squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  25. ^ McPherson, Chris (November 17, 2018). "Eagles Promote CB De'Vante Bausby To Active Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  26. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 24, 2018). "Mike Wallace Activated From Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  27. ^ Cox, Lorin (February 4, 2019). "5 former Bears participating in Alliance of American Football league". USA Today. Bears Wire. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  28. ^ Lenard, Jacob (February 12, 2019). "Former Pitt State CB Bausby gets interception in AAF debut". KOAM. Archived from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  29. ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 8, 2019). "Broncos sign CB De'Vante Bausby". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  30. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 8, 2019). "De'Vante Bausby hopes to return to field following injury, has no set timetable". DenverBroncos.com.
  31. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 8, 2019). "Broncos sign CB Coty Sensabaugh, place CB De'Vante Bausby on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
  32. ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 20, 2020). "Broncos re-sign CB De'Vante Bausby". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  33. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  34. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 6, 2020). "Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
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  36. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 24, 2020). "Broncos activate A.J. Bouye, Dre'Mont Jones, DeMarcus Walker from IR to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
  37. ^ Urban, Darren (October 30, 2020). "Cardinals Add To Cornerback Depth With De'Vante Bausby". AZCardinals.com.
  38. ^ "Cardinals release cornerback De'Vante Bausby following loss to Dolphins". ArizonaSports.com. November 9, 2020.
  39. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 10, 2020). "Broncos awarded CB De'Vante Bausby off waivers". DenverBroncos.com.
  40. ^ "Raiders add CB De'Vante Bausby and LB Darron Lee". Las Vegas Raiders. June 17, 2021. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  41. ^ "Raiders make roster moves to reach 85-player limit". August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  42. ^ "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.
  43. ^ Heath, Jon (February 23, 2022). "Ex-Broncos DB De'Vante Bausby was the 3rd CB picked in USFL draft". Broncos Wire. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  44. ^ Alper, Josh (August 4, 2022). "Commanders sign De'Vante Bausby". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  45. ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (August 16, 2022). "Commanders release two players, place two on IR". Commanders.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  46. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  47. ^ "Vipers vs. Renegades final score, results: Arlington defense, Drew Plitt lead team to win in first XFL 2023 game". www.sportingnews.com. February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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  49. ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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