Isaac Bruce
Inducted:
2020
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
188 lb (85 kg)
Born:
November 10, 1972
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Wide receiver
College:
West Los Angeles (1990)
Santa Monica (1991)
Memphis (1992–1993)
Isaac Bruce was one of the most polished and productive wide receivers of his era. Known for his smooth route-running, deep threat ability, and quiet leadership, Bruce was a key figure in the explosive “Greatest Show on Turf” offense of the St. Louis Rams.
Drafted by the Rams in 1994, he amassed over 15,000 receiving yards in his 16-year NFL career, ranking among the league’s all-time leaders. His defining moment came in Super Bowl XXXIV, when he caught the game-winning 73-yard touchdown pass. Bruce recorded eight 1,000-yard seasons and retired as the Rams' all-time leading receiver.
His career was marked by consistency, class, and clutch performances in big moments. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, honoring a career built on precision and professionalism.
Bruce's Awards and Honors
- Los Angeles Rams No. 80 retired
- Memphis Tigers No. 83 retired
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2020)
- Fifth all-time in receiving yards at retirement
- First Rams player to post multiple 1,500-yard seasons
- Louis Rams Ring of Honor
- Member of the “Greatest Show on Turf”
NFL Records
- Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1996, 1999–2001)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1996)
- First Team All-IFA (1993)
- 2× Second-Team All-Pro (1995, 1996)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team (Second Team)
- Recorded 1,781 receiving yards in 1995 – second-most in a season at that time
NFL/AFL Teams
Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams (1994–2007)
San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009)
NFL draft:
1994: 2nd round, 33rd pick
Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams
Numbers Worn:
80, 88
NFL Stats:
Seasons Played:
16
Games Played:
223
Game Started:
201
Receptions:
1,024
Receiving Yards:
15,208
Receiving Touchdowns:
91
1,000-yard Seasons:
8
Super Bowl Appearances:
2
Super Bowl Champion:
1× (XXXIV)