Bryce Hager Explained

Bryce Hager
Number:	54, 58
Position:	Linebacker
Birth Date:	4 May 1992
Birth Place:	Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	1
Weight Lbs:	237
High School:	Westlake (Austin, Texas)
College:	Baylor (2010–2014)
Draftyear:	2015
Draftround:	7
Draftpick:	224
Pastteams:	St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (–) Las Vegas Raiders * New York Jets
Highlights:	All-American (2014) Second-team All-Big 12 (2014)
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	71
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	0.5
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	1
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:	1
Statlabel5:	Pass deflections
Statvalue5:	4
Pfr:	HageBr00

Bryce Gunnar Hager (born May 4, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Baylor.^{[1] [2]} He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.^[3]

Early life

Hager attended and played high school football at Westlake High School,^[4] where his teammates included future NFL quarterback Nick Foles and kicker Justin Tucker.^[5]

College career

Hager attended and played college football for Baylor.^[6]

Statistics

Year	School	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
						Solo	Ast	Tot	Loss	Sk	Int	Yds	Avg	TD	PD	FR	Yds	TD	FF
2011	Baylor	Big 12	FR	LB	13	8	5	13	0.0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2012	Baylor	Big 12	SO	LB	12	72	52	124	9.5	4.0	0	0	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	2
2013	Baylor	Big 12	JR	LB	9	46	25	71	2.5	1.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	1	91	1	0
2014	Baylor	Big 12	SR	LB	13	76	38	114	12.0	2.0	1	36	36.0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Career	47	202	120	322	24.0	7.0	1	36	36.0	0	5	1	91	1	5

Professional career

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

Hager was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round, 224th overall, of the 2015 NFL draft. The 224 overall pick was traded to the Rams by the New York Jets in exchange for Zac Stacy.^[7]

On May 6, 2019, Hager re-signed with the Rams.^[8] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2019, with a shoulder injury.^[9]

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 7, 2020, Hager signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.^[10] He was released on August 23, 2020.^[11]

New York Jets

On September 22, 2020, Hager was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.^[12] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and October 31 for the team's weeks 7 and 8 games against the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.^{[13] [14]} He was promoted to the active roster on November 3, 2020.^[15]

Personal life

Hager has a younger brother named Breckyn who played linebacker for the Texas Longhorns.^[16] Hager's father, Britt Hager, played nine years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and St. Louis Rams.^{[17] [18]}

External links

• Baylor Bears bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dunne . Tyler . Baylor ILB Hager has experience in coverage, stands out in Indy . December 4, 2019 . www.jsonline.com . en.
2. Web site: March 18, 2015 . Baylor LB Bryce Hager, former Westlake High star, is attracting draft attention . May 2, 2015 . March 22, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150322143702/http://collegesports.blog.statesman.com/2015/03/18/baylor-lb-bryce-hager-attracting-draft-attention/ . dead .
3. Web site: St. Louis Rams select Baylor LB Bryce Hager 224th overall in 2015 NFL draft Dallas Morning News . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150505015832/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/st-louis-rams-select-baylor-lb-bryce-hager-224th-overall-in-2015-nfl-draft.html/ . May 5, 2015 . May 2, 2015.
4. Web site: Baylor LB Bryce Hager, former Westlake High star, is attracting draft attention . December 4, 2019 . Statesman U . en . March 22, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150322143702/http://collegesports.blog.statesman.com/2015/03/18/baylor-lb-bryce-hager-attracting-draft-attention/ . dead .
5. News: How Justin Tucker Became the Greatest Kicker in N.F.L. History. The New York Times Magazine. August 31, 2022. Hylton. Wil S.. Wil S. Hylton.
6. Web site: Bryce Hager College Stats . December 4, 2019 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
7. Web site: Simmons . Myles . May 2, 2015 . Rams Select Bryce Hager at No. 224 Overall . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170916094523/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Select-Bryce-Hager-at-No-224-Overall/fc1aef3f-04e0-40c0-a44f-79db1e4d291e . September 16, 2017 . September 15, 2017 . TheRams.com.
8. Web site: Simmons . Myles . May 6, 2019 . Rams re-sign LB Bryce Hager . December 3, 2019 . TheRams.com.
9. Web site: Alper . Josh . November 12, 2019 . Rams put Brian Allen, Bryce Hager on injured reserve . December 3, 2019 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
10. News: August 7, 2020 . Raiders sign linebacker Bryce Hager . Raiders.com . August 10, 2020.
11. News: August 23, 2020 . Raiders add veteran experience at two key positions with Emanuel and Riddick signings . Raiders.com . August 24, 2020.
12. Web site: Greenberg, Ethan . September 22, 2020 . Jets Sign 3 Players to Practice Squad . NewYorkJets.com.
13. News: Alper, Josh . October 24, 2020 . Jets activate Denzel Mims . NBCSports.com . November 8, 2020.
14. News: Greenberg, Ethan . October 31, 2020 . Jets Place S Bradley McDougald on Injured Reserve; Activate CB Arthur Maulet . NewYorkJets.com . November 14, 2020.
15. Web site: Greenberg, Ethan . November 3, 2020 . Jets Sign LB Bryce Hager, S Bennett Jackson to Active Roster; Release OL Jimmy Murray . NewYorkJets.com.
16. Web site: Epstein . Jori . A lesson from Nick Foles helped inspire Texas' Breckyn Hager not to quit on his NFL dreams . December 4, 2019 . USA TODAY . en-US.
17. Web site: Football world of Britt Hager has come full circle . December 4, 2019 . Horns247 . en-US.
18. Web site: Britt Hager Stats . December 4, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.