Bryan Caldwell

Bryan Craig Caldwell (May 6, 1960 – January 3, 2015) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. He played college football at Arizona State University.

Bryan Caldwell
No. 79
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1960-05-06)May 6, 1960
Oakland, California
Died:January 3, 2015(2015-01-03) (aged 54)
Bay City, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Fountain Valley (CA)
College:Arizona State
NFL Draft:1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:8
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Caldwell attended Fountain Valley High School, where he was a two-way lineman and set a school record with 20 sacks in 2 years. He was considered one of the nation's top defensive recruits and received All-county honors. He also practiced track and volleyball.

He accepted a football scholarship from Arizona State University and was named the starter at left defensive end as a freshman. He was moved to right defensive end as a sophomore, registering 111 total tackles (fourth on the team), 5 fumble recoveries (school record), blocked a punt and returned for a 46-yard touchdown against Ohio State University.

In 1981, he attended Mesa Community College to regain his academic eligibility and was replaced in the starting lineup with Walt Bowyer.

In 1982, he returned to ASU and was a starter in the number one ranked defense in the nation, known as the Cactus Crunch. He played alongside Jim Jeffcoat, Vernon Maxwell and Mike Richardson. He finished the year tied with Maxwell for the team lead in tackles-for-loss (8), fourth on the team in total tackles (114) and returned one interception for a 20-yard touchdown against Kansas State University.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Caldwell was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (77th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft. He was also selected by the Arizona Wranglers in the 1983 USFL Territorial Draft. He suffered torn knee ligaments in his left knee during the first week of training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list.[2] He was released on August 27, 1984.[3]

Houston Oilers

On September 20, 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers to replace an injured Jerome Foster.[4] He played in 8 games at defensive end, before being waived during the season.

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 8, 1985, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent and was waived on August 27.[5]

Arizona Outlaws (USFL)

On January 6, 1986, he signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Outlaws of the United States Football League.[6]

Personal life

Caldwell worked as an inspector for the city of Scottsdale, Arizona. He died of cancer in 2015.[7]

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References
  1. "Ex-ASU football star Bryan Caldwell goes forward on his terms". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. "Skin newcomers arrive". The Courier. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  3. "Transactions". The Evening News. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  4. "Olers Lose Foster". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  5. "Transactions". Boca Raton News. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  6. "Orange County Prep Review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  7. "Former ASU defensive lineman Bryan Caldwell dies at 54". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
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