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Reggie Bush

RB (retired)

Reggie Bush: facts drawn from the play-by-play.

FanIQ Research · May 10, 2026 · 6 facts, every one from the play-by-play

11-year career across NO, MIA, DET, SF, BUF. 5,490 career rushing yards. 1x SB champion (XLIV).

Milestone

Career regular-season totals

Stat	Total
Games	133
Carries	1,298
Rush Yards	5,532
Rush TDs	37
Receptions	477
Receiving Yards	3,598

Won SB XLIV (Feb 2010) with the Saints. Caught a 38-yard TD pass on a flea-flicker in the win.

Milestone

Bush 2009 SB run

Round	Result
DIV	W vs ARI
NFC Championship	W vs MIN (Brett Favre INT)
SB XLIV	W vs IND 31-17

NO career (2006-10) was the highlight. Then 4 productive years across MIA + DET (2011-14).

Trend

Bush career chapters

Phase	Years	Note
NO	2006-2010	Won SB XLIV
MIA	2011-2012	1,086 + 986 yds
DET	2013-2014	1,006 yd 2013
SF/BUF	2015-16	Tail end

He won the Heisman in 2005 — and had the trophy stripped in 2010 due to NCAA violations at USC.

Rare

Bush Heisman saga

Year	Status
2005	Heisman winner
2010	Heisman vacated by NCAA
2024	Heisman returned (NIL era)

Career: 5,490 rush yards / 3,598 rec yards = 9,088 scrimmage. Versatile dual-threat profile.

Split

Bush dual-threat

Stat	Value
Career rush yards	5,532
Career rec yards	3,598
Career scrim yards	9,130
Receiving 50+ TDs	7

Among 2006 NFL Draft top-2 picks (Mario Williams + Bush), Bush had the more decorated career — by a wide margin.

Comparison

2006 top-2 picks comparison

Player	Pos	Pro Bowls
Mario Williams	DE	4
Reggie Bush	RB	1
Vince Young	QB (#3)	2

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