Former first-round linebacker Devin Bush Jr. is once again in the spotlight—but not for reasons anyone hoped. The ex-Steelers player, who most recently played for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested this weekend, according to multiple reports. As the story continues to develop, many are revisiting Bush’s background and the influences that shaped him—particularly his parents, Devin Bush Sr. and Kesha Bush.
Many of you have likely seen toddlers sprinting around aimlessly, crashing into chairs, tables, even walls—only to cry briefly and get right back up again. According to Super Bowl winner Devin Bush Sr., that was his son to a tee. From a young age, Devin Bush Jr. showed signs of raw athleticism and fearlessness. But talent was only the beginning of the journey.
Bush Sr., a former NFL safety who played eight seasons and won Super Bowl XXXIII with the St. Louis Rams, took an active role in shaping his son’s mindset. Determined to instill grit and perspective, he often took young Devin to underprivileged neighborhoods in Pembroke Pines, Florida—not to scare him, but to prepare him.“He needed to understand that life is not always kind,” the elder Bush once noted. “If you want to dream big, you’ve got to know what it takes to get there.”
While Devin Sr. pushed him physically and mentally, Devin Jr.’s mother, Kesha Bush, provided balance. She became the emotional anchor—offering encouragement, structure, and unconditional love. Her nurturing influence gave him the emotional stability to thrive under pressure.
Devin Bush and his mother following the announcement … pic.twitter.com/k88z5JszRP
— Chris Balas (@Balas_Wolverine) December 16, 2015
Together, Devin and Kesha Bush raised a son who became a top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, starred at Michigan, and made an immediate impact with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Stay tuned. This story is developing.
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