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Utah State
Jarrett Bush (born May 21, 1984) is a cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Utah State.
He has played mainly as a third or fourth cornerback and on special teams during his career with the Packers. For his outstanding work as a gunner, Bush was named a team captain for the 2010 playoffs.
College career[]
Bush attended Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, California. A three-sport athlete, he played both defensive back and wide receiver in football and was hurdle champion in track and field.
He began his college career at American River Junior College in California as a wide receiver before switching to defense as a sophomore. He transferred to Utah State where he gained All-WAC honors in 2005 after a stellar senior season.
Professional career[]
Professional career Carolina Panthers[]
Carolina PanthersBush was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2006 NFL Draft. He would subsequently be waived on September 2.
Green Bay Packers[]
Green Bay PackersBush was signed by the Green Bay Packers shortly thereafter in September 2006. Despite joining the team just a week before the season opener, Bush would be one of four rookies to play in every game during the season (joining A.J. Hawk, Daryn Colledge, and Tony Moll).
He has played mainly as a third or fourth cornerback and on special teams during his career with the Packers.
On March 13, 2009, the Tennessee Titans signed Bush to an offer sheet. The Packers matched the Titans offer on March 16 and Bush opted to stay with Green Bay.
During the 2010 season, for his outstanding work as a gunner on special teams, Bush was named a team captain for the 2010 playoffs.