Bruce Hector (born October 7, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the

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. He played

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and signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Early life and high school

Hector was born and grew up in

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. He initially attended

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for two years before transferring to

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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.

College career

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). 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-

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. Following the end of his senior season, Hector was invited to play in the

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Hector signed with the

as an undrafted free agent in May 2018. He made his NFL debut on September 6, 2018 in the season opener against the

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. He was waived by the Eagles on October 2, 2018 and subsequently signed to their practice squad two days later. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2018. Hector recorded his first career tackle, a combined sack of

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along with

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, on October 21, 2018 in a 21–17 loss to the

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. Hector was waived by the Eagles again on October 30, 2018 and re-signed to the practice squad on November 2. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 8, 2018. In his rookie season Hector played in eight games, recording two tackles and a half of a sack.

Arizona Cardinals

On August 22, 2019, Hector was traded to the

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for safety

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. Hector was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

Hector was re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad on September 1, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on October 25, 2019. He was waived on October 28, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2019. Hector was waived on August 7, 2020.

Carolina Panthers

Hector was claimed off waivers by the

on August 9, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and November 14 for the team's weeks 9 and 10 games against the

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and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was placed on the practice squad/

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list by the team on December 4, 2020, and restored to the practice squad on December 15. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.

Tennessee Titans

Hector signed with the

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on April 23, 2021. He was waived on July 26, 2021.

Detroit Lions

On July 27, 2021, Hector was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Hector was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on October 25.

Arlington Renegades

Hector was selected by the

in the

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References

External links

South Florida Bulls bioPhiladelphia Eagles bio
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