Essang Bassey, CB, Wake Forest. Ranked #212 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 6 projection); went undrafted.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
30ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DEN | 5-11 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 54% | 45 |
| '21 | LAC | 9-8 | — | — | 1 | 16% | 12 |
| '22 | DEN | 5-12 | — | 2 | 6 | 33% | 26 |
| '23 | LAC | 5-12 | — | 3 | 13 | 44% | 36 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 1 | 7 | 40 | 45% | 30 | |
| Career | — | 1 | 7 | 40 | 45% | 30 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DEN | 23% | 79 |
| '21 | LAC | 40% | 18 |
| '22 | DEN | 62% | 252 |
| '23 | LAC | 21% | 86 |
| Career | 36% | 435 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'9 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
191 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
7.875"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.46 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
39.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
128"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.95 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.13 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
12 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Essang Bassey leads all CBs from the 2020 draft class in career pass deflections.