Bryce Huff
Bryce Huff is an American football outside linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers.
No. 47 – New York Jets | |||
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Position: | Outside linebacker | ||
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Born: | April 17 | ||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile, Alabama) | ||
College: | Memphis | ||
Undrafted: | 2020 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
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Early life and high school
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
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]
References
- "Mike Norvell announces 1st recruiting class". February 3, 2016.
- "St. Paul's Bryce Huff flips from USA to Memphis". al. January 25, 2016.
- Barnes, Evan. "Memphis LB Bryce Huff proving himself as top pass rusher for Tigers defense". The Commercial Appeal.
- "Patrick Taylor and Bryce Huff make preseason watch lists". GoTigers247.
- Knox, Kristopher. "The Best-Kept Secrets of the 2020 NFL Draft". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 2020-04-26. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
- Lange, Randy and Ethan Greenberg (May 6, 2020). "Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.