Cornerback Essang Bassey plays for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Columbus High School was where he played high school football as a hobby. He rotated between running back, wide receiver, and cornerback there. He was a powerful kick returner as well, averaging 30 yards per return in his final year.
He chose to play collegiate football with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Wake Forest University after graduating from high school. He had reserve playing time during his true freshman season, participating in every game and recording 17 tackles. He led the defense of the team in defensive snaps played as a sophomore, making 66 tackles and three interceptions.
Analysts cited his speed and skill as strengths of his game during his junior season, and he was nominated to the second team All-ACC. On April 25, 2020, Bassey signed a non-drafted free agent contract with the Denver Broncos. Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, who both tried to sign him, lost out to the Broncos in the end. He began the season on the reserve/PUP list on September 1, 2021, and on November 13 he was activated.
He was picked up off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers in December 2021. The Denver Broncos picked up Bassey off waivers on January 10, 2022. On September 1, 2022, he was released and later re-signed to the practice squad. On September 14, 2022, he received a promotion to the active roster.
Essang Bassey PFF
2022 SEASON STATS
SOLO TACKLES 4
INTERCEPTIONS 0
TARGETS 7
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED 4
Essang Bassey Injury Update
He suffered a torn ACL in 2020 but has since been cleared and activated.
Essang Bassey 40time
His 40-yard dash time is 4.46-second.
Essang Bassey Salary
Essang Bassey earns $895,000 annual salary.
Essang Bassey Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Essang Bassey Height
Essang Bassey is 1.78 meters tall.
Essang Bassey Weight
Essang Bassey weighs 86 kg.
Essang Bassey Contract
He is currently signed on a 1 Yr contract worth $895,000.
Essang Bassey Age
Bassey was born on August 12, 1998. He is 24 years old.
Essang Bassey Position
He is a professional football cornerback.
Essang Bassey Jersey Number
He wears jersey number 34 for the Denver Broncos.
Essang Bassey NFL Draft Profile
Bassey was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft in April.