Bruce Hector


Bruce Hector is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football at South Florida and signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Early life and high school

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 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, 28 tackles for loss and 18 sacks. 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. Following the end of his senior season, Hector was invited to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Hector signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in May 2018. He made his NFL debut on September 6, 2018 in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. 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 Cam Newton along with Brandon Graham, on October 21, 2018 in a 21–17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. 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 Arizona Cardinals for safety Rudy Ford. 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.