Career Timeline of Devin Bush Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 17, 2026

How Devin Bush Jr. built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Devin Bush Jr. is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. Prior to joining the Browns, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He gained recognition playing college football at the University of Michigan, where he was a two-time All-American. Bush's early promise and accolades led to his high draft selection and a promising career as a linebacker in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 2015: Michigan Wolverines Commitment

In December 2015, Devin Bush rejected a scholarship offer from Florida State and committed to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

February 2016: Father Hired by Michigan

In February 2016, Michigan hired Devin Bush Jr.'s father as a defensive analyst for the football coaching staff.

2016: Enrolled at the University of Michigan

In 2016, Devin Bush enrolled at the University of Michigan and appeared in all 13 games as a freshman, earning a reputation as a hard hitter.

April 2017: Spring Game Performance

In April 2017, Devin Bush impressed observers in the spring game.

September 16, 2017: Career-High Tackles Against Air Force

On September 16, 2017, Devin Bush recorded a career-high 12 tackles against Air Force.

2017: All-Big Ten and All-American Honors

During the 2017 season, Devin Bush had 94 stops and was named to the All-Big Ten defensive first-team and a second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

2017: Won starting job

In 2017, Devin Bush won the starting job at inside linebacker on the Michigan team.

October 20, 2018: Defaced Spartan Logo

On October 20, 2018, prior to a game against Michigan State, Devin Bush defaced the Spartan logo at midfield. He would later be named Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year.

December 19, 2018: Declared for 2019 NFL Draft

On December 19, 2018, Devin Bush announced he would forgo his senior season to declare for the 2019 NFL draft and would not play in Michigan's bowl game, the Peach Bowl.

2018: Voted Wolverines Captain and AP All-American

Prior to the 2018 season, Devin Bush was voted captain of the Wolverines by his teammates and named an AP preseason first-team All-American. During the opening game against Notre Dame, Bush left the game during the second quarter and was evaluated for cramps.

May 12, 2019: Signed with Steelers

On May 12, 2019, Devin Bush signed a four-year, $18.87 million contract with the Steelers.

2019: Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2019, Devin Bush Jr. was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL draft.

2019: Declared for 2019 NFL Draft

In 2019, Devin Bush announced he would forgo his senior season to declare for the 2019 NFL draft and would not play in Michigan's bowl game, the Peach Bowl.