Essang Bassey is a cornerback who plays in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos. 86 kg and 1.78 m tall is his weight and height. He went to Columbus High School, where he played cornerback, wide receiver, and running back, for his high school football career. Averaging 30 yards per return during his senior season, he was also a potent kick returner.
He participated in collegiate football while attending Wake Forest University, playing for the Demon Deacons. He saw action in every game as a true freshman while serving as a reserve. He accumulated 66 tackles, three interceptions, and the team’s most playing snaps as a sophomore (66). He received a second-team All-ACC honor during his junior year.
Bassey joined the Denver Broncos in April 2020 as an undrafted free agent. Against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12, he intercepted his first pass of the season. He began the season on the PUP/reserve list after being added to it in September 2021. After being activated in November 2021, he was released in December. Later that month, he was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers.
He was released on January 8, 2022, and the Denver Broncos claimed him off waivers the following day, on January 10. On September 1, 2022, he was released and then added back to the practice squad. He was added to the roster of players on September 14, 2022.
How Tall Is Essang Bassey?
Essang Bassey is 1.78 meters tall.