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Biography[]
Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an NFL wide receiver. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2nd round (33rd overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft. He went to Memphis State. He is one of the few players to achieve the goal of twelve thousand (12000) yards receiving. He is known for his fast first step, ability to change direction, and is considered the most precise route runner in the league. Bruce is one of the most respected receivers in the history of the NFL. He's nicknamed "The Reverend" because he wishes to become one after he finishes his football career.
High School Career[]
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 Junior College, then to Santa Monica College before transferring to Memphis State in 1992, where he finished his career with 113 receptions for 1,586 yards (14.04 yards per rec. avg.) and fifteen touchdowns.
Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
NFL career[]
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 (see Herman Moore and Brett Perriman).
Accomplishments[]
- 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
Trivia[]
- Cousin of Canadian Football League wide receiver Arland Bruce
- Caught Kurt Warner's 73-yard touchdown pass late in the forth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV to give the Rams a 23-16 lead, which turned out to be the game-winner.
Scouting Report[]
Statistics[]
Receiving Stats[]
year | team | league | games | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | LAM | NFL | 12 | 21 | 272 | 13 | 3 | 34t |
1995 | STL | NFL | 16 | 119 | 1781 | 15 | 13 | 72 |
1996 | STL | NFL | 16 | 84 | 1338 | 15.9 | 7 | 70 |
1997 | STL | NFL | 12 | 56 | 815 | 14.6 | 5 | 59 |
1998 | STL | NFL | 5 | 32 | 457 | 14.3 | 1 | 80t |
1999 | STL | NFL | 16 | 77 | 1165 | 15.1 | 12 | 60 |
2000 | STL | NFL | 16 | 87 | 1471 | 16.9 | 9 | 78t |
2001 | STL | NFL | 16 | 64 | 1106 | 17.3 | 6 | 51t |
2002 | STL | NFL | 16 | 79 | 1075 | 13.6 | 7 | 34t |
2003 | STL | NFL | 15 | 69 | 981 | 14.2 | 5 | 41 |
2004 | STL | NFL | 16 | 89 | 1292 | 14.5 | 6 | 56 |
2005 | STL | NFL | 11 | 36 | 525 | 14.6 | 3 | 46t |
2006 | STL | NFL | 16 | 74 | 1098 | 14.8 | 3 | 45 |
13 year NFL career | 183 | 887 | 13376 | 15.1 | 80 | 0 |
Rushing Stats[]
year | team | league | games | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | LAM | NFL | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
1995 | STL | NFL | 16 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 12 |
1996 | STL | NFL | 16 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
1997 | STL | NFL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1998 | STL | NFL | 5 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
1999 | STL | NFL | 16 | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 11 |
2000 | STL | NFL | 16 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
2001 | STL | NFL | 16 | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 10 |
2002 | STL | NFL | 16 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
2003 | STL | NFL | 15 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 |
2004 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2005 | STL | NFL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 year NFL career | 183 | 21 | 154 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 |
Passing Stats[]
year | team | league | games | ATT | CMP | PCT | YDS | YPA | TD | INT | SKD | SKY | RAT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | LAM | NFL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1995 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1996 | STL | NFL | 16 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35.4 |
1997 | STL | NFL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1998 | STL | NFL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1999 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2000 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2001 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2002 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2003 | STL | NFL | 15 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 66 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.8 |
2004 | STL | NFL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
2005 | STL | NFL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | STL | NFL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
13 year NFL career | 183 | 7 | 3 | 42.9 | 81 | 11.57 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46.4 |
Fumble Recovery Stats[]
year | team | league | games | TOT | OWR | OPR | YDS | TD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | LAM | NFL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1995 | STL | NFL | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1996 | STL | NFL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1997 | STL | NFL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1998 | STL | NFL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1999 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2000 | STL | NFL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2001 | STL | NFL | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2002 | STL | NFL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2003 | STL | NFL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2004 | STL | NFL | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2005 | STL | NFL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | STL | NFL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 year NFL career | 183 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |