[1][2] Cushenberry initially committed to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, but de-committed before choosing LSU.

[12] He made his NFL debut on September 14, 2020 when he started in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans.

Cushenberry finished his rookie season starting all 16 games and playing in every single offensive snap.

[17] According to Cushenberry, Denver "kept him on IR after he had recovered from his groin injury," and the Broncos did not reactivate him for the rest of the year.

[19][20] On November 6, Cushenberry was placed on injured reserve after suffering a season–ending Achilles tendon tear in Week 9.