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WATCH: Devin Bush shines in NFL debut, finishes as Pittsburgh’s leading tackler
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Yeah, Devin Bush was worth the No. 10 pick in April.
Bush was considered to be a first-round pick during the 2019 NFL Draft, but some might’ve thought the No. 10 pick was a little high for the “undersized” linebacker. But the former Michigan star and B1G Defensive Player of the Year proved his worth on Friday night.
In a preseason game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers, Bush was the talk of the night. The ex-Wolverine finished the night with a team-high 10 tackles, seven of which were solo stops.
Not a bad debut for the former standout in Ann Arbor.
Below are some of the highlights from Bush’s debut in Pittsburgh. He was all over the field:
The former @UMichFootball linebacker was everywhere tonight.
Devin Bush Jr. had 10 total tackles in his #NFLPreseason debut 💪 (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/Oq56U9T1QR
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 10, 2019
Bush ended his Michigan career with 79 tackles, including nine stops for loss and five sacks. He also broke up six passes for the Wolverines.
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At the end of a stellar campaign, he was named the B1G’s Linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year. Already, those accolades are translating to a strong early performance in the NFL.
If Friday night’s performance was any indication of what Bush can do in the NFL when the regular season comes around, the former Wolverine is in for a stellar season.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB