Jermon Bushrod

Jermon Bushrod (born August 19, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Towson University. He was chosen by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and was the Saints' starting left tackle in their successful run to the Super Bowl XLIV championship.

Early years
Bushrod was born in King George, Virginia. He attended King George High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He was an all-state honorable mention at offensive tackle and in baseball, and won a district championship with the Foxes in basketball.

College career
Bushrod played college football for the Towson University Tigers, where he was a four-year starter. After redshirting in 2002, Bushrod was named third-team All-Atlantic 10 in his sophomore and junior years. In 2006, he was an All-Atlantic 10 selection at left tackle, and helped the Tigers to a 7-4 record. He finished his collegiate career with a streak of 38 consecutive starts.

New Orleans Saints
The Saints' fourth-round draft pick in 2007, Bushrod played in only three games prior to the 2009 season. However, after an injury to Saints' starting left tackle Jammal Brown, Bushrod became a starter for the Saints in 2009, helping the Saints to their first and only Super Bowl Championship. Bushrod led the NFL in snaps played in the 2011 season with 1,177. He was also a pro bowler in 2012 season with the saints

Personal
Bushrod currently resides in King George, Virginia.