Biography: Broke into the starting lineup on a full-time basis as a senior and put up 83/8/5//1 with one interception. Started five games as a junior and had 43 tackles.

Negatives: Marginally instinctive. Easily taken from the action by tight ends or receivers.

Analysis: Bussey is an athletic college linebacker that lacks NFL size. He offers potential as a one-gap linebacker and may even get consideration as a conventional strong safety by a number of teams.

Projection: 7-FA