Matt Bushman

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Matt Bushman

| image =

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| number = 84, 89

| position = Tight end

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|3}}

| birth_place = Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.

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| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lb = 245

| high_school = Sabino (Tucson, Arizona)

| college = BYU (2017–2020)

| undraftedyear = 2021

| pastteams =

Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2021}})
Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021|2023}})

| status = Free agent

| highlights =

2× Super Bowl champion (LVII, LVIII)
2× First-team All-Independent (2018–2019)

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| statvalue1 = 3

| pfr = BushMa00

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Matt Bushman (born November 3, 1995) is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2021 to 2023. He played high school football at Sabino High School in Tucson, Arizona, where he led the country in receiving yards by a tight end his senior year with 1,583 yards and 26 touchdowns. After serving as a Mormon missionary in Chile from 2014 to 2016, Bushman played for the BYU Cougars football team from 2017 to 2020. While at BYU, he was a freshman All-American, led the team in receiving yards for three straight seasons, and was a two-time Phil Steele All-Independent first team selection. He missed the entire 2020 season due to injury.

Bushman signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after going undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft. He played in two games for the Raiders in 2021 as a practice squad elevation. He was then a member of the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad from 2021 to 2023, appearing in one game as a practice squad elevation. Bushman was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams during his time with the Chiefs.

Early life

Matt Bushman was born on November 3, 1995, in Carbondale, Illinois.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BushMa00.htm | title=Matt Bushman | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana.{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/2018/8/30/20652357/for-second-year-in-a-row-byu-s-matt-bushman-to-open-season-with-homecoming-game/ | title=For second year in a row, BYU's Matt Bushman to open season with 'homecoming' game | work=Deseret News | date=August 30, 2018 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Call, Jeff}} In 2005, when Bushman was in fourth grade, the family's home was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.{{cite web | url=https://www.ksl.com/article/45590747/byus-matt-bushman-a-former-katrina-evacuee-aching-for-victims-of-houston-flood | title=BYU's Matt Bushman, a former Katrina evacuee, aching for victims of Houston flood | publisher=KSL-TV | date=August 28, 2017 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Walker, Sean}} The family then moved to Tucson, Arizona, to live with Bushman's grandparents.{{cite web | url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-cougars/2019/08/23/byu-tight-end-matt/ | title=BYU tight end Matt Bushman fully expects to bounce back this year after a quiet 2018 season | work=The Salt Lake Tribune | date=August 23, 2019 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Wodraska, Lya}} He played high school football at Sabino High School in Tucson, earning all-state honors twice. He led the country in receiving yards by a tight end his senior year in 2013, with 1,583 yards and 26 touchdowns.{{cite web | url=https://www.usatodayhss.com/2013/sabino-te-matt-bushman-will-play-football-baseball-at-byu | title=Sabino TE Matt Bushman will play football, baseball at BYU | publisher=USA Today High School Sports | date=October 15, 2013 | accessdate=7 January 2025}} Bushman recorded high school totals of 2,891 receiving yards and 42 touchdowns. He was named an honorable mention Parade All-American and an honorable mention Semper Fidelis All-American. He earned all-state honors in baseball during high school as well and had a batting average of over .400. Bushman was also an Eagle Scout growing up.{{cite web | url=https://byu-cougars-prd.byu-dept-athletics-prd.amazon.byu.edu/athlete/baseball/118937/matt-bushman | title=Matt Bushman | publisher=Brigham Young University | accessdate=12 November 2024}}

In the class of 2014, Bushman was rated a three-star recruit, the No. 14 tight end in the country, and the No. 13 overall player in Arizona by ESPN.com, a three-star recruit, the No. 35 tight end in the country, and the No. 17 overall player in Arizona by 247Sports.com, and a three-star recruit by Scout.com.{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/170322/matt-bushman | title=Matt Bushman | work=ESPN.com | accessdate=12 November 2024}}{{cite web | url=https://247sports.com/player/matt-bushman-26496/high-school-43085/ | title=Matt Bushman | publisher=247Sports | accessdate=12 November 2024}}{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/2013/10/16/20458091/byu-football-arizonan-te-matt-bushman-commits-to-cougars/ | title=BYU football: Arizonan TE Matt Bushman commits to Cougars | work=Deseret News | date=October 15, 2013 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Gurney, Brandon}} In October 2013, he committed to play college football and baseball for the BYU Cougars of Brigham Young University. He had also received offers from Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Colorado State, Duke, and San Diego State.

College career

Bushman served as a Mormon missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Chile Santiago South Mission in Santiago, Chile from September 2014 to September 2016.{{cite web | url=https://saddlebagnotes.com/sabino-grad-bushman-begins-mormon-mission/article_3497188e-46a7-11e4-bf00-93c8b1a2bbb5.html | title=Sabino grad Bushman begins Mormon mission | work=Saddlebag Notes | date=September 27, 2014 | accessdate=12 November 2024 | author=Hansen, Greg}}{{cite web | url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/08/15/byu-football-freshman-tight-end-matt-bushman-the-surprise-of-cougars-camp/ | title=Freshman tight end Matt Bushman the surprise of BYU camp | work=The Salt Lake Tribune | date=August 15, 2017 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Drew, Jay}} He was 6'5" and 230 pounds when he returned from Chile. He joined the BYU Cougars football team in 2017. Bushman impressed local media with his performance at 2017 spring camp, catching four passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the rain during a scrimmage.{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/2017/7/20/20616126/byu-football-top-10-incoming-players-and-freshmen-this-fall/ | title=BYU football: Top 10 incoming players and freshmen this fall | work=Deseret News | date=July 20, 2017 | accessdate=12 November 2024 | author=Gurney, Brandon}} BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum stated that "Matt has been a great addition to our team and he's worked hard to be a legitimate target for us."{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/2019/8/05/20609178/saturday-s-byu-scrimmage-shows-the-cougars-may-be-back-in-the-tight-end-business/ | title=Saturday's BYU scrimmage shows the Cougars may be back in the tight end business | work=Deseret News | date=March 25, 2017 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Harmon, Dick}} Following spring camp, he was a member of the BYU Cougars baseball team during the 2017 season as a backup infielder. However, he only appeared in one game, striking out as a pinch hitter in his only at-bat and then spending time in right field.{{cite web | url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=bushma000mat | title=Matt Bushman | publisher=Baseball Reference | accessdate=12 November 2024}}

He played in all 13 games, starting eight, as a true freshman during the 2017 football season, catching 49 passes for 520 yards and three touchdowns. He led the team in receptions and receiving yards while tying for the team-lead in receiving touchdowns.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/brigham-young/2017.html | title=2017 Brigham Young Cougars Stats | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | accessdate=12 November 2024}} Bushman also led the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in receptions and receiving yards by a freshman tight end. He was named a freshman All-American by USA Today Sports, the Football Writers Association of America, 247Sports and Chat Sports. His receptions and yards were the most by a BYU tight end since Dennis Pitta in 2009. Bushman received BYU's Impact Player of the Year Award.

In July 2018, Bushman was named to the watchlist for the John Mackey Award, given to college football's best tight end.{{cite web | url=https://byucougars.com/news/2018/07/20/matt-bushman-named-to-2018-mackey-award-watch-list | title=Matt Bushman named to 2018 Mackey Award watch list | publisher=Brigham Young University | date=July 20, 2018 | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He played in all 13 games, starting eight, for the second consecutive season in 2018, recording 29 receptions for 511 yards and two touchdowns while earning Phil Steele All-Independent first team honors. He led the team in receptions and receiving yards for the second straight year.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/brigham-young/2018.html | title=2018 Brigham Young Cougars Stats | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | accessdate=12 November 2024}} Bushman's 17.6 yards per catch was the best by an independent school player that season and also the best for any FBS tight end.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/matt-bushman-1.html | title=Matt Bushman | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | accessdate=12 November 2024}}

In July 2019, Bushman was named to the watchlists for both the John Mackey Award and the Walter Camp Award, given to the best player in college football.{{cite web | url=https://byu-cougars-prd.byu-dept-athletics-prd.amazon.byu.edu/story/football/1289882/matt-bushman-named-2019-walter-camp-award-watch-list | title=Matt Bushman named to 2019 Walter Camp Award Watch List | publisher=Brigham Young University | accessdate=12 November 2024}} Bushman and Jared Pinkney were the only two tight ends on the Walter Camp Award watchlist. He was named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week after totaling five receptions for a career-high 101 yards and a career-high two touchdowns in a 28–25 upset victory over No. 14 Boise State on October 19.{{cite web | url=https://byucougars.byu-dept-athletics-dev.amazon.byu.edu/story/football/1290975/matt-bushman-named-john-mackey-tight-end-week | title=Matt Bushman named John Mackey Tight End of the Week | publisher=Brigham Young University | date=October 22, 2019 | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He appeared in all 13 games, starting 11, in 2019, catching 47 passes for 688 yards and four touchdowns. He led the team in receiving yards for the third straight season and also tied for the team-lead in receiving touchdowns.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/brigham-young/2019.html | title=2019 Brigham Young Cougars Stats | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He was also named to the Phil Steele All-Independent first team for the second consecutive season. Bushman became the third BYU tight end, after Gordon Hudson and Dennis Pitta, to record over 500 receiving yards for three straight years.

In July 2020, Bushman was named to the John Mackey Award watchlist for the third season in a row.{{cite web | url=https://byucougars.byu-dept-athletics-dev.amazon.byu.edu/story/football/1293601/bushman-named-2020-john-mackey-award-watch-list | title=Bushman named to 2020 John Mackey Award Watch List | publisher=Brigham Young University | date=July 17, 2020 | accessdate=12 November 2024}} However, he ended up missing the entire 2020 season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during practice on August 31, 2020.{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/2020/9/1/21417230/matt-bushman-byu-cougars-injury-commentary-football-ncaa-mormon-lds-sitake-grimes/ | title=Matt Bushman's injury a disappointment for BYU, but truly unfortunate for senior leader | work=Deseret News | date=September 1, 2020 | accessdate=12 November 2024 | author=Harmon, Dick}} He was a team captain his senior year.{{cite web | url=https://www.ksl.com/article/50014118/injured-tight-end-matt-bushman-among-8-captains-at-byu-4-star-freshman-conover-joins-qbs | title=Injured tight end Matt Bushman among 8 captains at BYU; 4-star freshman Conover joins QBs | publisher=KSL-TV | date=September 4, 2020 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Walker, Sean}} Although he still had a year of eligibility remaining due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bushman decided to enter the 2021 NFL draft. He played in 39 games overall, starting 27, during his college career, compiling 125 receptions for 1,719 yards and nine touchdowns.{{cite web | url=https://kslsports.com/491315/matt-bushman-kansas-city-chiefs-injury-clavicle-byu-football/ | title=Matt Bushman Scores Multiple NFL Touchdowns Then Suffers Injury | publisher=KSL-TV | date=August 26, 2022 | accessdate=12 November 2024 | author=Harper, Mitch}} He spent the 2020 season rehabbing his Achilles in Provo, Utah and graduated from BYU in December 2020.{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/1/25/22247591/byu-tight-end-matt-bushman-talks-about-life-after-achilles-injury-and-his-future-as-an-nfl-prospect/ | title=BYU's Matt Bushman on his Achilles injury, his new foundation and his decision to move forward | work=Deseret News | date=January 25, 2021 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Drew, Jay}} Afterward, Bushman began training at EXOS Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Professional career

The Deseret News reported that Bushman looked fully recovered during BYU's pro day on March 26, 2021. Bushman was rated the 249th best prospect in the 2021 NFL draft by Scouts Inc.{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2021/story/_/id/41035189/2021-nfl-draft-rankings-top-prospects-scouts-inc | title=2021 NFL draft rankings: Scouts Inc.'s full board, grades | work=ESPN.com | accessdate=7 January 2025}} Lance Zierlein of NFL.com stated "He has good yards-per-catch numbers and quality ball skills, but is unable to separate against tight man coverage and struggles to finish contested catches. He's a poor blocker at the point of attack." Bushman was rated a

priority undrafted free agent by NFL.com.{{cite web | url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/matt-bushman/32004255-5334-8229-ae00-6d2b2a980622 | title=Matt Bushman | work=NFL.com | accessdate=7 January 2025}} Prior to the draft, he said that he had been contacted multiple times by both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders, and that he had an upcoming medical screening with the Raiders.{{cite web | url=https://www.deseret.com/2021/4/29/22407930/nfl-draft-matt-bushman-zach-wilson-khyiris-tonga-byu-football-cougars-drafted-tight-end/ | title=Will Matt Bushman, Khyiris Tonga hear names called during NFL draft after returning for senior seasons? | work=Deseret News | date=April 29, 2021 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Drew, Jay}}

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| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/matt-bushman/32004255-5334-8229-ae00-6d2b2a980622 |title=Matt Bushman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |work=NFL.com |access-date=November 1, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1026435&DraftYear=2021 |title=2021 Draft Scout Matt Bushman, Brigham Young NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |publisher=DraftScout.com |access-date=November 1, 2022}}

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=Las Vegas Raiders (2021)=

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, Bushman signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on May 7, 2021.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/b/bush01145.html | title=Matt Bushman NFL Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=12 November 2024}} Bushman was waived on August 31 but signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |last1=Mosher |first1=Marcus |last2=Damien |first2=Levi |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Raiders 2021 practice squad tracker |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/01/raiders-2021-practice-squad-tracker/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |work=USA Today}} On October 23, he was elevated to the active roster after Nick Bowers was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/raiders-matt-bushman-joins-active-roster/ | title=Raiders' Matt Bushman: Joins active roster | work=CBS Sports | date=October 23, 2021 | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He made his NFL debut on October 24, playing 11 snaps on offense and two snaps on special teams in a 33–22 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BushMa00/gamelog/2021/ | title=Matt Bushman 2021 Game Log | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He reverted to the practice squad after the game. Bushman was promoted to the active roster for the second time on December 4 after Darren Waller was ruled out for the December 5 game against the Washington Football Team.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2807406/matt-bushman/fantasy/ | title=Matt Bushman | work=CBS Sports | accessdate=12 November 2024}} Bushman appeared in eight snaps on special teams during that contest and reverted to the practice squad afterwards. After a series of injuries in the Raiders' secondary, Bushman was released on December 23, 2021, so the Raiders could sign defensive back Tony Brown to the practice squad.{{cite web | url=https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/tony-brown-signing-matt-bushman/ | title=Raiders Sign Former Packers, Bengals DB, Release Rookie TE | publisher=Heavy.com | date=December 23, 2021 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Boyd, Austin}}

=Kansas City Chiefs (2021–2023)=

After a visit, Bushman signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 4, 2022, joining Nakia Griffin-Stewart and Mark Vital as the third tight end on the practice squad.{{cite web | url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/kansas-city-chiefs-matt-bushman-signed-to-practice-squad/ | title=Chiefs sign TE Matt Bushman to practice squad | work=USA Today | date=January 5, 2022 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Goldman Charles}} Bushman signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=February 2, 2022 |title=Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-practice-squad-13-players-signed-to-reserve-future-contracts/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |work=USA Today}} Bushman sustained a fractured clavicle in the Chiefs' preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 25, 2022, a game in which he recorded three receptions for 73 yards and two touchdowns prior to being injured.{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=John |date=August 16, 2022 |title=TE Matt Bushman shines in preseason victory — and leaves game with injury |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2022/8/26/23322887/te-matt-bushman-shines-in-preseason-victory-and-leaves-game-with-injury |access-date=February 16, 2024 |publisher=SB Nation}} He was waived on August 30 with an injury designation.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Tracking Chiefs' 53-man roster cuts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-2022-roster-cuts-tracker/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |work=USA Today}} He cleared waivers and was placed on the Chiefs' injured reserve the next day. On September 7, he was released with an injury settlement. Bushman was re-signed to the practice squad on December 20, 2022, after injuries to Chiefs tight ends Jody Fortson and Noah Gray.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=December 20, 2022 |title=Chiefs sign preseason standout TE Matt Bushman to practice squad |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/20/kansas-city-chiefs-elijah-lee-poached-matt-bushman-signed-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |work=USA Today}} Bushman became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=March 24, 2023 |publisher=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=February 15, 2023 |title=Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-12-practice-squad-reserve-future-contracts-signed-outlook/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |work=USA Today}}

Bushman was waived by the Chiefs on August 29, 2023, and then re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-2023-roster-down-to-nfl-mandated-53 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves |access-date=February 16, 2024 |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs}} On September 7, just hours before kickoff, Bushman was elevated to the active roster after Travis Kelce was questionable for the day's season-opening game against the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |last=Easton Jr. |first=Ed |date=September 7, 2023 |title=Chiefs promote TE Matt Bushman from the practice squad |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/07/kansas-city-chiefs-promote-te-matt-bushman-from-the-practice-squad/ |access-date=12 November 2024 |website=USA Today}} Bushman played seven snaps on offense in the 21–20 loss to the Lions.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BushMa00/gamelog/2023/ | title=Matt Bushman 2023 Game Log | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He reverted to the practice squad after the game.{{Cite web |last=McCann |first=Dave |date=April 23, 2024 |title=BYU's Matt Bushman 'moving away' from the game |url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/04/23/matt-bushman-kansas-city-chiefs-byu-cougars-moving-on-from-nfl/#:~:text=He%20went%20back%20on%20the,it's%20time%20to%20be%20done. |access-date=12 November 2024 |website=Deseret News}} Bushman won his second straight Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=February 14, 2024 |publisher=Associated Press |language=en}} He became a free agent after the season and was not re-signed by the Chiefs. In April 2024, Bushman said he was "moving away" from the NFL unless a "great opportunity presents itself".

Personal life

Bushman majored in business at BYU. While in college, he married Emily Lewis, a former BYU volleyball player and the daughter of NFL tight end Chad Lewis.{{cite web | access-date=February 16, 2024 | url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/1/25/22247591/byu-tight-end-matt-bushman-talks-about-life-after-achilles-injury-and-his-future-as-an-nfl-prospect | title=BYU's Matt Bushman on his Achilles injury, his new foundation and his decision to move forward | date=January 25, 2021 | last=Drew | first=Jay | work=Deseret News}} As of 2024, Matt and Emily had two kids and are expecting another.{{cite web | url=https://people.com/chiefs-super-bowl-winner-matt-bushman-and-wife-emily-expecting-third-baby-8736499 | title=Chiefs Super Bowl Winner Matt Bushman and Wife Emily Expecting Third Baby | publisher=People.com | date=October 29, 2024 | accessdate=7 January 2025 | author=Saunders, Angel}} Bushman's mother Shannon played volleyball at Ricks College, sister Madeline played volleyball at Dixie State, brother Riley and uncles David Quinn and Scott Gooch played football at BYU, and uncle Douglas played basketball at Utah.{{cite web | url=https://byucougars.com/sports/football/roster/season/2020/player/matt-bushman-1 | title=Matt Bushman | publisher=Brigham Young University | accessdate=12 November 2024}} He started the Matt Bushman Foundation in January 2021 in order to give underprivileged kids athletic equipment and sports opportunities.