In the National Football League, Essang Bassey is a cornerback for the Denver Broncos. He weighs 86 kg and has a height of 1.78 m. He played running back, wide receiver, and cornerback while a student at Columbus High School, where he also played football. He was a potent kick returner as well during his senior season, averaging 30 yards per kickoff return.
For Wake Forest University’s Demon Deacons team, he played collegiate football. In every game as a true freshman, he received playing time as a reserve. With 66 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore, he had the most playing time for the team. During his junior year, he earned a spot on the All-ACC second team.
In April 2020, Bassey signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. In Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, he intercepted his first pass of the season. In September 2021, he was added to the PUP/reserve list, where he began the season. He was activated in November 2021 and released in December 2021. Later that month, the Los Angeles Chargers took him off waivers.
He was released on January 8, 2022, and the Denver Broncos later picked him up off waivers on January 10, 2022. On September 1, 2022, he was rehired to the practice squad after being dropped. On September 14, 2022, he was added to the roster of players.
Is Essang Bassey Married?
Essang Bassey is not married. He has never been married and is not engaged to anyone either.