Reggie Bush was drafted No. 2 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft out of USC. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Reggie Bush USC Draft
Reggie Bush was drafted No. 2 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft out of USC. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 6126th at USC
The pick
How Reggie Bush came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 201 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect99.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 6126th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3456% of career value
- Final season
- 201610 years after the draft
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Reggie Bush.
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas · 2× Pro Bowl
Virginia · 3× Pro Bowl
USC in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Matt Leinart
QB · ARI
USC
#39
Winston Justice
T · PHI
USC
#41
Deuce Lutui
G · ARI
USC
#45
LenDale White
RB · TEN
USC
#91
Frostee Rucker
DE · CIN
USC
#93
Dominique Byrd
TE · LAR
USC
#101
Darnell Bing
DB · LV
USC
#163
David Kirtman
RB · SEA
USC
#204
LaJuan Ramsey
DT · PHI
USC
#217
Fred Matua
G · DET
USC
Other RB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Reggie Bush in the 2006 NFL Draft
Reggie Bush is a Running back out of USC selected No. 2 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Reggie Bush drafted?
Reggie Bush was selected No. 2 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/reggie-bush.
What college did Reggie Bush play for?
Reggie Bush played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Reggie Bush's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/reggie-bush.