Gregory Rousseau is an American football defensive end who plays for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Born on April 5, 2000, Rousseau started his college career at the University of Miami. In his redshirt freshman season in 2019, he delivered an impressive performance, recording 15.5 sacks, and earning the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.
After his successful college career at Miami University, he was selected 30th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Rousseau immediately adapted to professional play, finishing with four sacks, 50 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble in his rookie season. His standout performance against the New York Jets in 2022 where he recorded 2 sacks, including a forced fumble, and a pass defense. With the Bills picking up his fifth-year option in 2024, Rousseau will remain a crucial part of the team.
Who are the parents of Gregory Rousseau?
Greg Rousseau’s parents are Anne and Oscal Rousseau. Both are Haitian immigrants with strong ties to Buffalo, New York. Anne Rousseau first came to Buffalo in 1988. She attended Tonawanda High School briefly before moving to Queens. Oscal Rousseau also came to Buffalo, and they met as teenagers in Brooklyn. They moved to Buffalo together to pursue their education and started their lives there.
In 1996, they welcomed their second son Marvyn at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo. That same year, the family moved to Florida to be closer to family. Anne Rousseau continued her nursing career, becoming a registered nurse and working in the ICU at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. Oscal Rousseau shifted his focus to fire and rescue work, repairing fire engines and ambulances for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Their shift to Florida proved beneficial for Rousseau, who grew up in a vibrant sports environment. As a high school freshman at Monarch High, Rousseau played wide receiver alongside future NFL talents like Calvin Ridley and Jerry Jeudy, setting the foundation of his football career.
Gregory Rousseau father
Oscal Rousseau, the father of Greg, is a mechanic with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, specializing in repairing ambulances and fire engines. After immigrating from Haiti, Oscal Rousseau pursued automotive repair classes at Erie Community College in Buffalo as per The Athletics.
Gregory Rousseau mother
Anne Rousseau pursued a career in nursing, starting as a licensed practical nurse through the Buffalo Vocational Technical Center. Her first job was on the night shift at McAuley Residence nursing home in Kenmore. Oscal Rousseau on the other hand, took automotive repair classes at Erie Community College (ECC) and worked as a cab driver, always close to the Buffalo Bills' stadium. They tied the knot in 1995 at Buffalo City Hall as per The Athletic.
Anne Rousseau is a dedicated full-time nurse at Florida Medical Center in Broward County, where she works 12-hour shifts. She initially trained as a licensed practical nurse in Buffalo before becoming a registered nurse in Florida.
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FAQ's On Greg Rousseau Parents
A.Greg Rousseau went to the University of Miami.
A.Gregory Rousseau’s parents came to the USA from Haitian in the 80s.
A.Greg Rousseau holds American nationality.
A.Greg Rousseau weighs around 266 lb or 121 kg.
