Aundray Bruce
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Aundray Bruce | |
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Date of birth | April 30, 1966 |
Place of birth | Miami, Florida |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | Auburn University |
Statistics | |
Team(s) | |
1988–1991 1992–1994 1995-1998 |
Atlanta Falcons Los Angeles Raiders Oakland Raiders |
Aundray Bruce (born on April 30, 1966) was an outside linebacker at Auburn University.
[edit] Biography
Bruce was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn in 1988 as an education major.
[edit] College career
Bruce was named All-Southeastern Conference in 1986 and 1987, All-American in 1987, and Citrus Bowl MVP in 1987.
[edit] Professional career
Bruce was drafted with the first overall pick in the 1988 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Although he was the first overall pick, Bruce started only 42 games in his 11 year career. Despite a stellar collegiate career at Auburn, Bruce is widely regarded as one of the biggest busts to be selected with the first overall choice.
Preceded by Vinny Testaverde |
1st Overall Pick in NFL Draft 1988 |
Succeeded by Troy Aikman |
National Football League number one overall Draft picks |
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