De'Vante Bausby

College career

Bausby appeared in every game for Pittsburg State as a freshman in 2011. On November 12, he returned a blocked punt for his only collegiate touchdown against Missouri Southern. That season, he totaled 20 tackles and one interception. In the Division II semifinals on December 10, he made five tackles and picked off a pass against Delta State. As a sophomore in 2012, he played all 10 games and recorded 21 tackles, including eight tackles, a sack, and an interception in the September 8 matchup with Central Oklahoma. By his junior year in 2013, he started 11 of 12 games, posted 39 tackles, and earned third-team All-MIAA recognition. He completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2015.

Professional career

Bausby signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. He broke his collarbone during mini-camp in June 2015 and was released by the Chiefs with an injury designation. On December 22, 2015, after completing rehab from his collarbone injury, Bausby was signed to the Bears' practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 4. He was released on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

He was promoted to the active roster on October 10, 2016. He was released on November 19, 2016, but was re-signed three days later. He was released again on December 13, 2016, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 3, 2017.

On May 1, 2017, Bausby was waived by the Bears. On May 3, 2017, Bausby signed with the Chiefs. Bausby was waived on September 2, 2017. On September 12, 2017, Bausby was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.

With Bausby on the practice squad, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. On February 13, 2018, Bausby re-signed with the Eagles. On September 1, 2018, Bausby was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 11, 2018.

He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 5, 2018. He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2018. On December 24, 2018, he was waived by the Eagles. On January 9, 2019, Bausby signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).

In the season opener against the San Diego Fleet, Bausby picked off quarterback Mike Bercovici in the third quarter. At the time of the league's suspension, Bausby was leading the AAF in pass breakups and interceptions, a number which did not include a highlight 99-yard 'pick 2' play that helped seal his team's win in week 7. After the AAF suspended football operations, Bausby signed with the Denver Broncos on April 8, 2019. He earned a spot on the Broncos roster as the fourth cornerback on the depth chart.

In week 5 versus the Chargers, Bausby suffered a neck injury that left him immobile for a short period of time after an accidental collision with Alexander Johnson. He was placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2019. Bausby re-signed with the Broncos on March 19, 2020. He was released on September 5, 2020, but was signed to the practice squad the following day.

He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2020, and was named the fourth cornerback behind Michael Ojemudia, Bryce Callahan, and Essang Bassey. He was released on October 24 when A. J. Bouye came off injured reserve. On October 30, 2020, Bausby signed with the Arizona Cardinals. After playing one game versus the Miami Dolphins, he was waived by the Cardinals who planned to place him on their practice squad.

On November 10, 2020, Bausby was claimed off waivers by the Broncos. On June 17, 2021, Bausby signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. On August 16, 2021, Bausby was released by the Raiders. On October 27, 2021, Bausby was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.

Bausby was selected by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) with the third pick of the eighth round of the 2022 USFL draft. Bausby signed with the Washington Commanders on August 4, 2022, but was released on August 16. On November 17, 2022, Bausby was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. Against the Vegas Vipers in week one, he recorded a pick six with almost four minutes left in the game to put the Renegades up 22–14.

That score and the team's eventual stop on the 2-point conversion attempt by Luis Perez propelled them to a 22–20 win. He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.