Bryce Huff

Bryce Huff (born April 17, 1998) 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.

Bryce Huff
No. 47 – New York Jets
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-17) April 17, 1998
Mobile, Alabama
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Paul's Episcopal
(Mobile, Alabama)
College:Memphis
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Tackles:14
Sacks:2.0
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com

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

References
  1. "Mike Norvell announces 1st recruiting class". February 3, 2016.
  2. "St. Paul's Bryce Huff flips from USA to Memphis". al. January 25, 2016.
  3. Barnes, Evan. "Memphis LB Bryce Huff proving himself as top pass rusher for Tigers defense". The Commercial Appeal.
  4. "Patrick Taylor and Bryce Huff make preseason watch lists". GoTigers247.
  5. 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.
  6. Lange, Randy and Ethan Greenberg (May 6, 2020). "Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  7. Aber, Spencer (September 5, 2020). "New York Jets initial 53-man roster following cutdown day". USA Today. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  8. Inabinett, Mark (September 28, 2020). "State NFL roundup: Spain Park's Nick Mullens ties Joe Montana mark". AL.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  9. Fowler, Christian (October 19, 2020). "Tigers in the NFL: Henderson continues to lead Rams' backfield". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.


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