Bryce Peila Explained

Bryce Peila
Number:20
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:8 May 1990
Birth Place:Medford, Oregon, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Central Point (OR) Crater
College:Western Oregon
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Aflstatlabel1:Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:157.5
Aflstatlabel2:Pass breakups
Aflstatvalue2:18
Aflstatlabel3:Forced fumbles
Aflstatvalue3:2
Aflstatlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Aflstatvalue4:8
Aflstatlabel5:Interceptions
Aflstatvalue5:12
Afl:13008

Bryce Peila (born May 8, 1990) is a former professional American football linebacker. After graduating in 2008 from Crater High School in Central Point, Oregon he attended Western Oregon University and played for the school's football team for four years (2009–12).[1] Peila is second all-time in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in career interceptions with 20. He also holds the record for return yards with 437 .[2] After his college career was over, Peila kept in football condition while working outside the sport. In 2014, he worked out for Portland Thunder head coach Matthew Sauk and was subsequently signed to one-year contract to play for the team during their inaugural season.[3] According to the AFL, he stands at 6inchesft1inchesin (ftin) and weighs .[4] On March 10, 2017, Peila was assigned to the Washington Valor. On April 5, 2017, Peila was placed on recallable reassignment. On May 2, 2017, Peila was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul. On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryce Peila - 2012 Football. Western Oregon University Athletic Association. Western Oregon University. 24 April 2014.
  2. News: Anderson. Erik C.. Portland Thunder add local talent in Portland State's Marquis Jackson and Western Oregon's Bryce Peila. 24 April 2014. The Oregonian. 13 February 2014. Portland, Oregon.
  3. News: Jones. Dan. Peila back in the game; Former Crater, Western Oregon player signs with AFL's Portland Thunder. 24 April 2014. Medford Mail Tribune. 17 March 2014. Medford, Oregon.
  4. Web site: Bryce Peila #20. AFL.com. Arena Football League. 24 April 2014.
  5. Web site: Soul Snare Second Straight Foster Trophy in ArenaBowl XXX . https://web.archive.org/web/20170827235503/http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/soul-snare-second-straight-foster-trophy-in-arenabowl-xxx . dead . August 27, 2017 . arenafootball.com . August 27, 2017.