After losing his prestigious title in 2010, Reggie Bush has successfully fought to have his Heisman Trophy reinstated on April 24, 2024, as announced by the Heisman Trust.
The former USC football standout was stripped of the award following allegations of receiving extravagant gifts from his agent during his college football years at USC.
Reggie Bush, who has an estimated net worth of $25 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, spent a decade in the NFL earning a cumulative salary of $60 million. After retiring from football in 2017, Bush went on to work as a college football studio analyst for Fox Sports in 2019.
Bush, a former running back who played college football at USC, is famously known for winning the highly coveted Heisman Trophy in 2005 after leading the Trojans to successive championships in 2003 and 2004. The talented player decided to forgo his senior year to enter the NFL Draft in 2006, getting selected as the second overall pick by the New Orleans Saints.
Throughout his 11-year career in the NFL, Bush played for various teams including the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills. In June 2019, he was inducted into USC’s Hall of Fame, celebrating his stellar football career.
The loss of his Heisman Trophy in 2010 due to NCAA regulations forbidding college football players from receiving paid endorsements or gifts caused a major setback for Reggie Bush. However, recent changes in NCAA rules now allow college athletes to receive compensation for use of their name, likeness, or image, prompting Bush to demand the reinstatement of his award.
Following a successful campaign to have his trophy returned, Bush expressed his gratitude and excitement by sharing a photo of his Heisman Trophy on Instagram, accompanied by a caption that read, “No one can take from you what God has for you.”
The Heisman Trust officially welcomed Bush back to the Heisman family, recognizing his collegiate accomplishments and impressive football career.
