Bryce Huff Explained

Bryce Huff
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:0
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:17 April 1998
Birth Place:Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:255
High School:St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile)
College:Memphis (2016–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:65
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:14.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:3
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:H/HuffBr00

Bryce Huff (born April 17, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis.

Early years

Huff grew up in Opelika, Alabama, where he spent most of his childhood. He later moved to Mobile, Alabama, where he attended St. Paul's Episcopal School. As a senior, He was named first-team All-State after recording 93 tackles and seven sacks.[1] Huff initially committed to play college football at South Alabama, but flipped his commitment to Memphis.[2]

College career

Huff played mostly on special teams as a true freshman. He entered the pass rush rotation as a sophomore, making three starts and finishing the season with 30 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks.[3] As a junior, Huff recorded 49 tackles and led the team with 9.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC).[4] He again led the Tigers with 6.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for a loss and was named second-team All-AAC.[5]

Professional career

New York Jets

Huff signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL draft.[6] He was announced as part of the Jets' initial 53-man roster on September 5, 2020.[7] Huff made his NFL debut on September 27, 2020, against the Indianapolis Colts, batting down a pass in a 36-17 loss.[8] In Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, Huff recorded his first career sack on Ryan Fitzpatrick during the 24–0 loss.[9]

Huff entered the 2021 season as a starting linebacker for the Jets. He started the first six games before being placed on injured reserve on November 4, 2021, with a back injury.[10] He was activated on December 18.[11]

Huff entered the 2023 offseason as a restricted free agent, and the Jets placed a second-round tender on him on March 15, 2023.[12]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 13, 2024, Huff signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ceide . Mike . Mike Norvell announces 1st recruiting class . WREG.com . 2016-02-03 . 2024-07-29.
  2. Web site: Thomas . Ben . 2016-01-25 . St. Paul's Bryce Huff flips from USA to Memphis . 2024-06-29 . AL.com . en.
  3. Web site: Barnes . Evan . September 20, 2018 . Memphis LB Bryce Huff proving himself as top pass rusher for Tigers defense . 2024-07-29 . The Commercial Appeal.
  4. Web site: Fowler . Christian . Patrick Taylor and Bryce Huff make preseason watch lists . 247Sports . 2019-07-15 . 2024-07-29.
  5. Web site: Knox . Kristopher . The Best-Kept Secrets of the 2020 NFL Draft . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200426085335/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2886899-the-best-kept-secrets-of-the-2020-nfl-draft . April 26, 2020 . April 25, 2020 . Bleacher Report.
  6. News: Lange, Randy and Ethan Greenberg . May 6, 2020 . Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents . NewYorkJets.com . May 6, 2020.
  7. News: Aber, Spencer . September 5, 2020 . New York Jets initial 53-man roster following cutdown day . USA Today . September 6, 2020.
  8. Web site: Inabinett . Mark . September 28, 2020 . State NFL roundup: Spain Park's Nick Mullens ties Joe Montana mark . September 28, 2020 . AL.com.
  9. Web site: Fowler . Christian . October 19, 2020 . Tigers in the NFL: Henderson continues to lead Rams' backfield . October 25, 2020 . 247Sports.com.
  10. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . November 4, 2021 . Jets Activate LB Hamsah Nasirildeen Off Injured Reserve; Place DL Bryce Huff on IR . NewYorkJets.com . November 5, 2021 . November 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105023832/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-activate-lb-hamsah-nasirildeen-off-injured-reserve-place-dl-bryce-huff-on-i . dead .
  11. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . December 18, 2021 . Jets Activate RB Michael Carter, TE Tyler Kroft, DE Bryce Huff and OL Chuma Edoga Off Injured Reserve . NewYorkJets.com.
  12. News: Jets use second-round tender on Bryce Huff. Josh. Alper. March 15, 2023. March 17, 2023.
  13. Web site: Eagles agree to terms with Bryce Huff on a 3-year contract. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. March 13, 2024.