Career Timeline of Reggie Bush: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Reggie Bush made an impact.
Reggie Bush is a former American football running back, renowned for his college career with the USC Trojans, where he won the 2005 Heisman Trophy and earned All-American honors twice. Drafted second overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2006, he won Super Bowl XLIV with the team in 2010. Bush also played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers before retiring in 2017. He was named an All-Pro punt returner in 2008. After retiring from the NFL, Bush worked as a college football analyst for Fox Sports.
2003: USC Trojans Debut
In 2003, Reggie Bush began playing for the USC Trojans and quickly proved effective as a five-way threat, earning Freshman All-American honors and leading the Pacific-10 Conference in kickoff returns.
2003: U.S. Army All-American Bowl
In 2003, Reggie Bush played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
November 19, 2005: Pac-10 Record
On November 19, 2005, Reggie Bush set the Pac-10 record for all-purpose yards in a game, totaling 513 against Fresno State.
December 10, 2005: Heisman Trophy Awarded
On December 10, 2005, Reggie Bush was awarded the Heisman Trophy, along with the Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Award.
2005: Continued success at USC
By 2005, Reggie Bush was still playing for the USC Trojans.
2005: NFL Draft First Overall Pick
In 2005, Alex Smith, who played with Reggie Bush at Helix High School, was the first overall pick in the NFL draft.
2005: Request to Reinstate
In 2005, Reggie Bush advocated for his 2005 status at USC.
2005: Heisman Trophy Winner
In 2005, Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy and was regarded as one of the greatest college football players of all time.
January 4, 2006: Rose Bowl Appearance
On January 4, 2006, Reggie Bush played in the Rose Bowl against the Longhorns, amassing 279 all-purpose yards and one touchdown in a losing effort.
January 12, 2006: NFL Draft Declaration
On January 12, 2006, Reggie Bush declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft, foregoing his senior season at USC.
May 15, 2006: Reggie Bush donates to Holy Rosary High School
On May 15, 2006, Reggie Bush donated US$50,000 to help keep Holy Rosary High School, a Catholic school for students with learning disabilities, from closing.
May 23, 2006: NFL rejects Reggie Bush's request to wear number 5
On May 23, 2006, the NFL competition committee officially rejected Reggie Bush's request to wear the number 5, as running backs are required to wear a number between 20 and 49.
November 12, 2006: Reggie Bush scores first touchdown
On November 12, 2006, Reggie Bush rushed for his first touchdown from scrimmage on a reverse against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2006: Drafted by Saints
In 2006, Reggie Bush was drafted by the Saints with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft.
2006: NFL Drafted
In 2006, Reggie Bush was selected by the New Orleans Saints second overall in the NFL draft.
January 13, 2007: Saints advance to NFC Championship game
On January 13, 2007, Reggie Bush ran for 52 yards and scored a touchdown as New Orleans edged the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 to earn its first NFC Championship Game appearance.
August 2007: Sirius Radio Announcer Deal
In August 2007, Reggie Bush signed a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio to be a weekly announcer for the 2007 season.
2008: All-Pro Punt Returner
In 2008, Reggie Bush was named an All-Pro punt returner with the New Orleans Saints.
January 16, 2010: Bush has one of the best games of his career
On January 16, 2010, in the NFC divisional playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, Reggie Bush rushed for 84 yards on only five carries, including a 46-yard touchdown run and added an 83-yard punt return touchdown.
February 7, 2010: Reggie Bush wins Super Bowl
On February 7, 2010, Reggie Bush won his first Super Bowl with a 31–17 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Miami.
2010: Super Bowl Champion
In 2010, Reggie Bush won Super Bowl XLIV with the New Orleans Saints.
July 28, 2011: Reggie Bush traded to Miami Dolphins
On July 28, 2011, the Saints traded Reggie Bush to the Miami Dolphins for reserve safety Jonathon Amaya and a swap of sixth-round draft picks.
March 13, 2013: Reggie Bush signs with Detroit Lions
On March 13, 2013, Reggie Bush signed with the Detroit Lions. Bush's contract with the Lions was a four-year deal, worth $16 million with $4 million guaranteed.
February 25, 2015: Reggie Bush released by Detroit Lions
On February 25, 2015, Reggie Bush was released by the Detroit Lions.
March 18, 2015: Signed with the San Francisco 49ers
On March 18, 2015, Reggie Bush signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including a $500,000 signing bonus and $500,000 guaranteed. He joined a crowded backfield including Carlos Hyde and Shaun Draughn.
August 1, 2016: Signed with the Buffalo Bills
On August 1, 2016, Reggie Bush signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, joining a backfield led by LeSean McCoy and Mike Gillislee.
October 23, 2016: First Touchdown with the Bills
On October 23, 2016, Reggie Bush scored his first and only rushing touchdown of the season with the Buffalo Bills in a 28–25 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
December 15, 2017: Retirement from the NFL
On December 15, 2017, Reggie Bush officially announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL).
2017: Retirement from NFL
In 2017, Reggie Bush retired from professional football after playing for several teams including the New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers.
2019: Joined Fox Sports as Analyst
In 2019, Reggie Bush joined Fox Sports as a college football analyst for their Big Noon Kickoff pregame show.
2021: US Supreme Court Decision
In 2021, The US Supreme Court questioned the legality of the NCAA's amateurism model.
2023: Left Fox Sports
In 2023, Reggie Bush left Fox Sports after the two parties could not come to an agreement on his next contract.
