Bruce Hector
Bruce Hector (born October 7, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Florida and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born: | October 7, 1994 Tampa, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Robinson (Tampa, Florida) | ||||
| College: | South Florida | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2022 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Early life and high school edit
Hector was born and grew up in Tampa, Florida. He initially attended Gulf High School for two years before transferring to Thomas Richard Robinson High School where he played both offensive and defensive line for the Knights. As a senior, Hector made 55 tackles (9.5 for a loss) and was named first-team Class 5A all-state.[1]
College career edit
Over the course of his career at South Florida, Hector recorded 90 total tackles (60 solo), 28 tackles for loss and 18 sacks (5th in school history).[2] As a senior, Hector made 38 tackles, 13 for loss, seven sacks with a forced fumble and one pass defensed and was named second-team All-AAC.[3] Following the end of his senior season, Hector was invited to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[4]
Professional career edit
Philadelphia Eagles edit
Hector signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in May 2018.[5] He made his NFL debut on September 6, 2018, in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.[6] He was waived by the Eagles on October 2, 2018, and subsequently signed to their practice squad two days later.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2018.[9] Hector recorded his first career tackle, a combined sack of Cam Newton along with Brandon Graham, on October 21, 2018, in a 21–17 loss to the Carolina Panthers.[10] Hector was waived by the Eagles again on October 30, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad on November 2.[11][12] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 8, 2018.[13] In his rookie season Hector played in eight games, recording two tackles and a half of a sack.
Arizona Cardinals edit
On August 22, 2019, Hector was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for safety Rudy Ford.[14] Hector was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[15]
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint) edit
Hector was re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad on September 1, 2019.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25, 2019.[17] He was waived on October 28,[18] and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[19] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2019.[20] Hector was waived on August 7, 2020.[21]
Carolina Panthers edit
Hector was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on August 9, 2020.[22] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[23][24] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and November 14 for the team's weeks 9 and 10 games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[25][26] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 4, 2020,[27] and restored to the practice squad on December 15.[28] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[29]
Tennessee Titans edit
Hector signed with the Tennessee Titans on April 23, 2021.[30][31] He was waived on July 26, 2021.[32]
Detroit Lions edit
On July 27, 2021, Hector was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[33] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[34][35] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.[36]
On August 30, 2022, Hector was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.[37][38] He was released on October 25.
Arlington Renegades edit
Hector was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 2023 XFL Draft.[39] He was released from his contract on August 7, 2023.[40]
New York Jets edit
On August 8, 2023, Hector signed with the New York Jets.[41] He was released on August 29, 2023.[42]
Houston Texans edit
On September 13, 2023, Hector was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[43] He was released on September 27.
New York Jets (second stint) edit
On November 1, 2023, Hector was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[44] He was released on November 7.[45]
Houston Texans (second stint) edit
On November 23, 2023, Hector was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[46] He was released on November 30.[47]
New York Jets (third stint) edit
On December 4, 2023, Hector was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[48]
References edit
- ^ DeVriend, Jamie (July 5, 2016). "Only Bruce Hector Days Until USF Football Season". TheDailyStampede.com. SB Nation. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ . PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Ryan (April 26, 2018). "Bruce Hector vs. the World". TheDailyStampede.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Edwards, Josh (January 17, 2018). "NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Players to Watch". 247Sports.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Lee Gowton, Brandon (May 3, 2018). "Evaluating the top defensive tackle options for the Eagles following the Tim Jernigan injury news". Bleeding Green Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
- ^ "Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles - September 6th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ Kerr, Jeff (October 3, 2018). "Eagles release Bruce Hector, sign Treyvon Hester". 247Sports.com.
- ^ Bouda, Nate. "Eagles Re-Sign DT Bruce Hector To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (October 19, 2018). "DT Bruce Hector Back On Active Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ Gallen, Daniel (October 21, 2018). "Eagles 10, Panthers 0: 3 takeaways at halftime after another solid performance by Carson Wentz". www.PennLive.com. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (October 30, 2018). "Eagles Waive DT Bruce Hector". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (November 2, 2018). "Eagles Re-Sign DT Bruce Hector to PS, Release DT Winston Craig". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (December 8, 2018). "Eagles Place CB Jalen Mills On Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ "Arizona Cardinals trade safety Rudy Ford to Philadelphia Eagles for defensive lineman Bruce Hector". Revenge Of The Birds. August 22, 2019.
- ^ Odegard, Kyle (August 31, 2019). "After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (September 1, 2019). "Eagles agree to terms with nine practice squad players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ Kaye, Mike (October 25, 2019). "NFL roster moves: Eagles to promote defensive tackle from practice squad to 53-man roster. Here's how it helps depth chart". NJ.com. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ "Roster Move: #Eagles have waived DT Bruce Hector". Twitter. October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (October 29, 2019). "Eagles bring back DT Bruce Hector to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (December 18, 2019). "Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ Johnson, Vaughn (August 7, 2020). "Eagles waive DT Bruce Hector, DB Prince Smith". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (August 9, 2020). "Panthers claim defensive tackle Bruce Hector". Panthers.com.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (September 5, 2020). "Panthers reduce roster to 53 players". Panthers.com.
- ^ "Panthers announce initial practice squad additions", Panthers.com, September 6, 2020
- ^ Simmons, Myles (November 7, 2020). "Panthers activate Christian McCaffrey, Yetur Gross-Matos". Panthers.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Carolina calls on three". FantasyGuru.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Weaver, Tim (December 4, 2020). "Panthers re-sign WR Shelton Gibson to practice squad, place DT on COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Bruce Hector: Clears COVID-19 protocols". CBSSports.com. December 15, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Carolina lets two go from practice squad". EliteFantasy.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (April 23, 2021). "Titans Add Four Players to Roster". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April". NFL.com. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ Moraitis, Mike (July 26, 2021). "Titans add Kyle Peko, Anthony Rush, waive Bruce Hector". Titans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "Detroit Lions claim DT Bruce Hector off waivers". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. July 27, 2021.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Detroit Lions sign 9 players to reserve/futures contracts". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. January 10, 2022.
- ^ . DetroitLions.com. August 30, 2022. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2022.
- ^ ESPN STAFF (November 18, 2022). "XFL draft results for 2023: Picks, full rosters for every team". ESPN.
- ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 8, 2023). "Jets Sign DT Bruce Hector, DE Pita Taumoepenu". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (9-13-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. September 13, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan. "Jets Sign OL Chris Glaser to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 7, 2023). "Jets Sign DL Perrion Winfrey to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-23-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. November 23, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-30-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 4, 2023). "Jets Sign DL Bruce Hector to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- South Florida Bulls bio
- Philadelphia Eagles bio September 9, 2018, at the Wayback Machine