Bruce Hector Explained

Bruce Hector
Current Team:New York Jets
Number:98
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:7 October 1994
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:296
High School:Robinson (Tampa, Florida)
College:South Florida
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:12
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.5
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Pfr:H/HectBr00

Bruce Hector (born October 7, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Florida and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Early life

Hector was born and grew up in Tampa, Florida. He initially attended Gulf High School for two years before transferring to Thomas Richard Robinson High School where he played both offensive and defensive line for the Knights. As a senior, Hector made 55 tackles (9.5 for a loss) and was named first-team Class 5A all-state.[1]

College career

Over the course of his career at South Florida, Hector recorded 90 total tackles (60 solo), 28 tackles for loss and 18 sacks (5th in school history).[2] As a senior, Hector made 38 tackles, 13 for loss, seven sacks with a forced fumble and one pass defensed and was named second-team All-AAC.[3] Following the end of his senior season, Hector was invited to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[4]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

Hector signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in May 2018.[5] He made his NFL debut on September 6, 2018, in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.[6] He was waived by the Eagles on October 2, 2018, and subsequently signed to their practice squad two days later.[7] [8] He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2018.[9] Hector recorded his first career tackle, a combined sack of Cam Newton along with Brandon Graham, on October 21, 2018, in a 21–17 loss to the Carolina Panthers.[10] Hector was waived by the Eagles again on October 30, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad on November 2.[11] [12] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 8, 2018.[13] In his rookie season Hector played in eight games, recording two tackles and a half of a sack.

Arizona Cardinals

On August 22, 2019, Hector was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for safety Rudy Ford.[14] Hector was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[15]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

Hector was re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad on September 1, 2019.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25, 2019.[17] He was waived on October 28,[18] and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[19] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2019.[20] Hector was waived on August 7, 2020.[21]

Carolina Panthers

Hector was claimed off waivers by the Panthers on August 9, 2020.[22] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[23] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and November 14 for the team's weeks 9 and 10 games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[24] [25] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 4, 2020,[26] and restored to the practice squad on December 15.[27] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[28]

Tennessee Titans

Hector signed with the Tennessee Titans on April 23, 2021.[29] [30] He was waived on July 26, 2021.[31]

Detroit Lions

On July 27, 2021, Hector was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[32] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[33] [34] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.[35]

On August 30, 2022, Hector was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.[36] [37] He was released on October 25.

Arlington Renegades

Hector was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 2023 XFL Draft.[38] He was released from his contract on August 7, 2023.[39]

New York Jets (first stint)

On August 8, 2023, Hector signed with the New York Jets.[40] He was released on August 29, 2023.[41]

Houston Texans (first stint)

On September 13, 2023, Hector was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[42] He was released on September 27.

New York Jets (second stint)

On November 1, 2023, Hector was signed to the Jets practice squad.[43] He was released on November 7.[44]

Houston Texans (second stint)

On November 23, 2023, Hector was signed to the practice squad.[45] He was released on November 30.[46]

New York Jets (third stint)

On December 4, 2023, Hector was signed to the Jets practice squad.[47] He was promoted to the active roster on January 6, 2024.[48]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Only Bruce Hector Days Until USF Football Season. Jamie. DeVriend. TheDailyStampede.com. SB Nation. July 5, 2016. August 28, 2019.
  2. Web site: Bruce Hector. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 8, 2018. September 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180909035446/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/players-roster/bruce-hector/. dead.
  3. Web site: Bruce Hector vs. the World. Ryan. Smith. TheDailyStampede.com. SB Nation. April 26, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  4. Web site: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Players to Watch. Josh. Edwards. 247Sports.com. January 17, 2018. August 28, 2019.
  5. Web site: Evaluating the top defensive tackle options for the Eagles following the Tim Jernigan injury news. Brandon. Lee Gowton. Bleeding Green Nation. SB Nation. May 3, 2018. September 8, 2018.
  6. Web site: Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles - September 6th, 2018. Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 15, 2018.
  7. Web site: Eagles release Bruce Hector, sign Treyvon Hester. Jeff. Kerr. 247Sports.com. October 3, 2018.
  8. Web site: Bouda . Nate . Eagles Re-Sign DT Bruce Hector To Practice Squad . NFLTradeRumors.co . October 4, 2018.
  9. Web site: DT Bruce Hector Back On Active Roster. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 19, 2018.
  10. Web site: Eagles 10, Panthers 0: 3 takeaways at halftime after another solid performance by Carson Wentz. Daniel. Gallen. www.PennLive.com. October 21, 2018. October 27, 2018.
  11. Web site: Bouda . Nate . Eagles Waive DT Bruce Hector. NFLTradeRumors.co . October 30, 2018. October 30, 2018.
  12. Web site: Bouda . Nate . Eagles Re-Sign DT Bruce Hector to PS, Release DT Winston Craig. NFLTradeRumors.co . November 2, 2018. November 2, 2018.
  13. Web site: Eagles Place CB Jalen Mills On Injured Reserve. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. December 8, 2018.
  14. Web site: Arizona Cardinals trade safety Rudy Ford to Philadelphia Eagles for defensive lineman Bruce Hector. Revenge Of The Birds. August 22, 2019.
  15. News: Odegard, Kyle . After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster . AZCardinals.com . August 31, 2019 . September 1, 2019.
  16. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles agree to terms with nine practice squad players . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . September 1, 2019 . September 1, 2019.
  17. Web site: NFL roster moves: Eagles to promote defensive tackle from practice squad to 53-man roster. Here's how it helps depth chart. Mike. Kaye. NJ.com. October 25, 2019. October 25, 2019.
  18. Web site: Roster Move: #Eagles have waived DT Bruce Hector.. Twitter. October 28, 2019. October 28, 2019.
  19. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles bring back DT Bruce Hector to the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . October 29, 2019 . October 29, 2019.
  20. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . December 18, 2019 . December 19, 2019.
  21. News: Johnson, Vaughn . Eagles waive DT Bruce Hector, DB Prince Smith . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . August 7, 2020 . August 11, 2020.
  22. Web site: Panthers claim defensive tackle Bruce Hector. Simmons, Myles. Panthers.com. August 9, 2020.
  23. Web site: Panthers reduce roster to 53 players. Simmons, Myles. Panthers.com. September 5, 2020.
  24. News: Simmons, Myles . Panthers activate Christian McCaffrey, Yetur Gross-Matos . Panthers.com . November 7, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  25. News: Carolina calls on three . FantasyGuru.com . November 14, 2020 . December 23, 2020.
  26. News: Weaver, Tim . Panthers re-sign WR Shelton Gibson to practice squad, place DT on COVID-19 list . USAToday.com . December 4, 2020 . January 10, 2021.
  27. News: Bruce Hector: Clears COVID-19 protocols . CBSSports.com . December 15, 2020 . January 10, 2021.
  28. News: Carolina lets two go from practice squad . EliteFantasy.com . January 11, 2021 . February 17, 2021 . January 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121134516/https://www.elitefantasy.com/panthers-carolina-lets-two-go-from-practice-squad/ . dead .
  29. News: Wyatt, Jim . Titans Add Four Players to Roster . TennesseeTitans.com . April 23, 2021 . April 23, 2021.
  30. Web site: 2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April . NFL.com . April 23, 2021.
  31. Web site: Moraitis . Mike . July 26, 2021 . Titans add Kyle Peko, Anthony Rush, waive Bruce Hector . 2023-11-13 . Titans Wire. USA Today.
  32. Web site: Detroit Lions claim DT Bruce Hector off waivers. Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. July 27, 2021.
  33. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2021.
  34. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. September 1, 2021.
  35. Web site: Schlitt . Erik . 2022-01-10 . Detroit Lions sign 9 players to reserve/futures contracts . 2024-02-01 . Pride Of Detroit . SB Nation . en.
  36. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. August 30, 2022. September 3, 2022. January 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230102104838/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x0035. dead.
  37. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2022.
  38. Web site: XFL draft results for 2023: Picks, full rosters for every team. ESPN STAFF. ESPN. November 18, 2022.
  39. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . August 10, 2023.
  40. News: NewYorkJets.com. Jets Sign DT Bruce Hector, DE Pita Taumoepenu. Ethan. Greenberg. August 8, 2023. August 8, 2023.
  41. Web site: Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players. Lange, Randy. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. August 29, 2023.
  42. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (9-13-2023). HoustonTexans.com. September 13, 2023.
  43. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . Jets Sign OL Chris Glaser to Active Roster . NewYorkJets.com . 2 November 2023.
  44. Web site: Jets Sign DL Perrion Winfrey to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. November 7, 2023.
  45. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-23-2023). HoustonTexans.com. November 23, 2023.
  46. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-30-2023) . HoustonTexans.com . 30 November 2023.
  47. Web site: Jets Sign DL Bruce Hector to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 4, 2023.
  48. Web site: Jets Sign 4, Place 3 on Injured Reserve Ahead of Season Finale vs. Patriots. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 6, 2023.

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