John Busing (born September 1, 1983) is a former

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. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an

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in 2006. He played college football at

Miami University Miami University (informally Miami of Ohio or simply Miami) is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio. The university was founded in 1809, making it the second-oldest university in Ohio (behind Ohio University, founded in 1804) and the ...

. Busing also played for the Houston Texans and the New York Giants.

College career

Busing came to Miami University as a wide receiver out of high school. He was moved to

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where he led the nation in interceptions by a linebacker during his junior year.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Busing joined the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent out of college and was moved to strong safety. After the 2008 season, he became a

restricted free agent A restricted free agent (RFA) is a type of free agent in the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), or National Basketball Association (NBA). Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain ...

but was non-tendered and became an

unrestricted free agent In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is ...

Houston Texans

Busing was signed by the Houston Texans on May 19, 2009. After the 2009 season, he became a restricted free agent but was non-tendered by the Texans and became an unrestricted free agent.

New York Giants

On July 31, 2010 Busing was signed by the New York Giants but was released just over a month later on September 4.

Personal life

Busing dated

Andi Dorfman Andi Janette Dorfman (born April 3, 1987) Note: Cite gives both April 2 and 3. The latter agrees with other sources including is an American television personality. She was a contestant on the eighteenth season of '' The Bachelor'', and the lea ...

for four years. Dorfman reportedly broke up with Busing right before Season 18 of "The Bachelor" began featuring Juan Pablo Galavis.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Busing, John 1983 births Living people Players of American football from Fulton County, Georgia American football safeties Miami RedHawks football players Cincinnati Bengals players Houston Texans players New York Giants players Sacramento Mountain Lions players Sportspeople from Alpharetta, Georgia