Bryce Huff

Bryce Huff
No. 0 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-17) April 17, 1998 (age 26)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile)
College:Memphis (2016–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:71
Sacks:19.0
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m) 		254 lb
(115 kg) 		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)
All values from Pro Day[6]

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.[7] He was announced as part of the Jets' initial 53-man roster on September 5, 2020.[8] Huff made his NFL debut on September 27, 2020, against the Indianapolis Colts, batting down a pass in a 36-17 loss.[9] In Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, Huff recorded his first career sack on Ryan Fitzpatrick during the 24–0 loss.[10]

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.[11] He was activated on December 18.[12]

Huff entered the 2023 offseason as a restricted free agent, and the Jets placed a second-round tender on him on March 15, 2023.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 13, 2024, Huff signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[14]

References

  1. ^ Ceide, Mike (February 3, 2016). "Mike Norvell announces 1st recruiting class". WREG.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Thomas, Ben (January 25, 2016). "St. Paul's Bryce Huff flips from USA to Memphis". AL.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Barnes, Evan (September 20, 2018). "Memphis LB Bryce Huff proving himself as top pass rusher for Tigers defense". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Fowler, Christian (July 15, 2019). "Patrick Taylor and Bryce Huff make preseason watch lists". 247Sports. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Knox, Kristopher. "The Best-Kept Secrets of the 2020 NFL Draft". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "2020 Draft Scout Bryce Huff, Memphis NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  7. ^ Lange, Randy and Ethan Greenberg (May 6, 2020). "Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  8. ^ Aber, Spencer (September 5, 2020). "New York Jets initial 53-man roster following cutdown day". USA Today. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  9. ^ Inabinett, Mark (September 28, 2020). "State NFL roundup: Spain Park's Nick Mullens ties Joe Montana mark". AL.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  10. ^ Fowler, Christian (October 19, 2020). "Tigers in the NFL: Henderson continues to lead Rams' backfield". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  11. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 4, 2021). "Jets Activate LB Hamsah Nasirildeen Off Injured Reserve; Place DL Bryce Huff on IR". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Alper, Josh (March 15, 2023). "Jets use second-round tender on Bryce Huff". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  14. ^ McPherson, Chris (March 13, 2024). "Eagles agree to terms with Bryce Huff on a 3-year contract". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.