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| College: | Memphis |
| NFL draft: | 1994 / round: 2 / pick: 33 |
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| Roster status: | Active |
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Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Memphis.
Bruce, a three-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, has amassed over 14,000 receiving yards in his career (third all-time). He played the first 14 years with the Rams, and won a Super Bowl ring with the team in Super Bowl XXXIV.
Early years
Bruce attended Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. As a senior, he caught 39 passes for 644 yards (16.51 yards per rec. avg.), was an All-City selection, and led his team to the 1989 Florida State 5A Championship.
College career
Bruce went to West Los Angeles College, then to Santa Monica College before transferring to the University of Memphis in 1992, where he finished his college football career with 113 receptions for 1,586 yards (14.04 yards per rec. avg.) and fifteen touchdowns.
Professional career
Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams
Bruce was drafted in the 2nd round (33rd overall) by the then-Los Angeles Rams. He moved with the team to St. Louis in 1995.
Bruce caught Kurt Warner's 73 yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV to give the Rams a 23-16 lead, which turned out to be the game winner.
Bruce and teammate Torry Holt became only the second WR duo from the same team to each gain over 1400 yards in the same season for the St Louis Rams (see Herman Moore and Brett Perriman). On October 1 2006, Isaac Bruce moved past Larry Centers to become 9th in all-time receptions with 833 catches. Bruce recorded one of his best seasons in recent years in 2006, eclipsing the 1,000 yard mark for the 10th time in his career.
Bruce was one of the most popular players on the St. Louis Rams. During player introductions and after big plays, it was custom for Rams fans to yell "Bruuuuuuce". To the uninitiated fan, it may sound like he is being booed.
On February 28, 2008, Bruce was released by the team after refusing to take a pay cut.
San Francisco 49ers
On February 29, 2008, he signed a 2-year $6 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, re-uniting with Mike Martz, who was the Rams head coach from 2000-2005.
Accomplishments
- 2007 - Achieved 14,109 receiving yards and 942 receptions, putting him at 6th place for all-time receptions and 3rd for total yardage
- 2001 - Named to play in Pro Bowl (did not play - injured)
- 2000 - Named to play in Pro Bowl (did not play - injured)
- 1999 - Super Bowl XXXIV
- 1999 - Named to play in Pro Bowl
- 1996 - Named to play in Pro Bowl
Personal
He's nicknamed "The Reverend" because he wishes to become one after he finishes his football career. He also wants to become a substitute teacher.
Bruce is the elder cousin of Canadian Football League wide receiver Arland Bruce.
References
- Kansas City Star
- http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/alltime/leaders?cat=receivers
External links
| Preceded byJerome Bettis | Rams Rookie of the Year Award 1994 |
Succeeded byKevin Carter |
| Preceded byShane Conlan | Rams Most Valuable Player Award 1995-1996 |
Succeeded byAmp Lee |