Isaac Bruce #83 (1992-1993)

Isaac Bruce came to the Memphis football team as a wide receiver in 1992. The 6-0 junior college transfer made an immdeiate impact on the Memphis football squad. Coupled with junior quarterback Steve Matthews, Bruce helped give the Tigers one of the nation's top passing attacks. He started all 11 games as a junior and was the team's second leading receiver with 39 catches for 532 yards and five touchdowns.

However, it was the 1993 campaign that caught the attention of pro scouts. The Ft. Lauderdale, FL, native opened the '93 season with seven catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' win over Mississippi State. He added 147 yards against East Carolina, 109 in a contest against Arkansas State, 108 in the Tulsa game and had over 90 yards receiving in five additional contests. Bruce finished the season with a school record 74 catches for 1,054 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 74 catches and 1,054 yards remain as Memphis football records and his 10 touchdown receptions is second.

Bruce was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 1994 and has become the team's all-time leading receiver. His jersey was retired in a ceremony on October 4th of 2003.

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