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Essang
Bassey

#38

WAS Commanders

5'10"

190lbs

27y/o

Overall Grade '23

52.2

110th/128 - CBs

Snap Count '23

353

117th/229 - CBs

Interceptions '23

82nd/128 - CBs

Pass Breakups '23

115th/128 - CBs

Essang

Bassey

#38

WAS Commanders

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/30/2026

Essang Bassey was a cornerback for the Washington Commanders who earned a 52.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2023 season, 110th among 128 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 58.7 ranked 87th among 128 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 39.2 ranked 119th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Bassey broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 116.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 20 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 16 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Los Angeles Chargers

2021, 2023

Denver Broncos

2020 - 2023

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

2016 - 2019

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Season Stats

2023

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

125th/128 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

82nd/128 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

30th/128 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

118th/128 CBs

Defense

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Rank

125

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

116

Stops

Sacks

101

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

116.7

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

115

PBUs

118

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

117

Total Snaps

353

119

Run Defense Snaps

121

Pass Rush Snaps

119

Coverage Snaps

224

Essang Bassey

Summary Bio

Career

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Defense

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Essang
Bassey