Matt Bushman

Matt Bushman
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-03) November 3, 1995 (age 29)
Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Sabino (Tucson, Arizona)
College:BYU
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matt Bushman (born November 3, 1995) is an American football tight end who is a Free agent. He played college football at BYU and was undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft. Bushman also played college baseball at BYU in 2017.

College career

Bushman played in 39 games at BYU despite sitting out his senior season due to injury, compiling 125 receptions for 1,719 yards and 9 Touchdowns.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		245 lb
(111 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.53 s 7.13 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[1][2]

Las Vegas Raiders

Bushman was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders after going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft. Bushman was released on August 31, 2021, but signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] He was released on December 23.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2022, Bushman was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.[4] Bushman suffered a fractured clavicle in the Chiefs' preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 25, 2022, a game in which he recorded 3 receptions for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns prior to being injured.[5] He was waived on August 30, 2022, with an injury designation.[6] After clearing waivers, he was placed on the Chiefs' injured reserve. On September 8, 2022, he was released with an injury settlement. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 20, 2022.[7] Bushman became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.[9]

On August 29, 2023, Bushman was waived by the Chiefs and re-signed to the practice squad.[10][11] Bushman won his second straight Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[12]

Personal life

Prior to his college career, Bushman served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Santiago, Chile and speaks fluent Spanish. While at BYU, Bushman married the daughter of former BYU and NFL tight end Chad Lewis.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Matt Bushman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  2. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Matt Bushman, Brigham Young NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Mosher, Marcus; Damien, Levi (September 1, 2021). "Raiders 2021 practice squad tracker". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Goldman, Charles (February 2, 2022). "Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Dixon, John (August 16, 2022). "TE Matt Bushman shines in preseason victory — and leaves game with injury". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Goldman, Charles (August 30, 2022). "Tracking Chiefs' 53-man roster cuts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Goldman, Charles (December 20, 2022). "Chiefs sign preseason standout TE Matt Bushman to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  9. ^ Goldman, Charles (February 15, 2023). "Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  12. ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  13. ^ Drew, Jay (January 25, 2021). "BYU's Matt Bushman on his Achilles injury, his new foundation and his decision to move forward". Deseret.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.