EssangBassey
CBCB#38Wake Forest
5'10" • 190lbs • 28y/oDraft Eligibility:2020
- Overall Grade '19
- 70.8
- 208th/614 - CBs
- Snap Count '19
- 786
- 49th/1768 - CBs
- Interceptions '19
- 1
- 152nd/614 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '19
- 5
- 155th/614 - CBs
Essang
Bassey
CB
#38
|
Wake Forest
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/30/2026
Essang Bassey was a cornerback for the Washington Commanders who earned a 70.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2019 season, 208th among 614 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 70.4 ranked 219th among 614 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 71.0 ranked 207th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Bassey broke up 5 passes in coverage. He allowed a 87.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 37 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 51 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
British Columbia Lions
2026
Los Angeles Chargers
2021, 2023
Denver Broncos
2020 - 2023
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2016 - 2019
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2019
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
70.8
AVG
208th/614 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
70.4
AVG
219th/614 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
52.3
AVG
463rd/614 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
71.0
AVG
207th/614 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2019
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
51
19th/614 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
152nd/614 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
329th/614 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
37
560th/614 CBs
Defense
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Rank
19
th
Solo Tackles
51
50
th
Assists
8
162
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
44
th
Stops
17
132
nd
Sacks
0
586
th
Missed Tackles
13
152
nd
Interceptions
1
282
nd
Passer Rating Allowed
87.3
175
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.6
329
th
Total Pressures
0
155
th
PBUs
5
560
th
Receptions Allowed
37
Rank
49
th
Total Snaps
786
75
th
Run Defense Snaps
349
258
th
Pass Rush Snaps
5
41
st
Coverage Snaps
432
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