He played college football for the Towson Tigers[2] and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Bushrod played 12 seasons in the NFL, including seven for the Saints, and was their starting left tackle in their Super Bowl XLIV championship.

He was an all-state honorable mention at offensive tackle and won a district championship with the Foxes in basketball.

[3] Bushrod played college football for the Towson University Tigers, where he was a four-year starter.

Bushrod signed a five-year deal worth $35 million with the Chicago Bears on March 12, 2013.

[8] Bushrod was the starting right guard during the 2016 season leading the way for Jay Ajayi to rush for 1,278 yards.