Reggie Bush Jr. is a former professional football player. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twice and won the Heisman Trophy. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints second overall in the 2006 NFL Draft.
He was a running back at Helix High School in La Mesa, California. While at Helix, he played with 2004 Heisman Trophy finalist and first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft Alex Smith. Smith and Bush were later finalists for the 2004 Heisman, making it the first time a high school had two finalists at the same ceremony. He played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.While with the Saints, Bush was named an All-Pro punt returner in 2008 and won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010 over the Indianapolis Colts. He also played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers. Bush also won the 2005 Doak Walker and Walter Camp awards. He played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Bush was listed as the No. 1 running back in the nation in 2003.
In March 2012, Bush became a partner and spokesperson for skincare company Barc, makers of BumpDown Razor Bump Relief.On December 15, 2017. Bush announced his retirement from the NFL. On June 5, 2019, Bush was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.