| Jeff Bridewell | |
| Number: | 6, 10 |
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Birth Date: | 13 May 1967 |
| Birth Place: | Napa, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lbs: | 214 |
| High School: | Vintage (Napa, California) |
| College: | UC Davis (1987–1990) |
| Draftyear: | 1991 |
| Draftround: | 12 |
| Draftpick: | 309 |
| Pastteams: | |
Jeffrey Todd Bridewell (born May 13, 1967) is a former American football quarterback who was drafted in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Phoenix Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He had brief stints with the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and with the Sacramento Surge, Barcelona Dragons, and Frankfurt Galaxy of the World League. He played college football for UC Davis.
Bridewell was born in Napa, California, where he played high school football for Vintage High School.[1]
Bridewell played college football for the UC Davis Aggies.[2] In his time there he passed for 5,733 yards and 34 touchdowns.[3] [4] He was selected to participate in the King All-America Classic following his senior year, along with receiving an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine.[5] He finished as the school's all-time leader in completions.
In 1991, Bridewell was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL draft but did not make the final roster.[6] [7]
In 1991, Bridewell signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, never making it to the team's active roster.[8] [9]
In 1992, Bridewell signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
With the Colts Bridewell was allocated to the Sacramento Surge of the World League.
Bridewell was traded to the Barcelona Dragons and then to the Frankfurt Galaxy.[10]
In 1993, Bridewell signed with the San Francisco 49ers but was released. After Steve Young suffered an injury to his throwing hand he re-signed with the team. He would not play a down for the team.