Troy University Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Jason Bruce
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 159
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Natchez, Miss.
- High School:
- Natchez HS
Copiah-Lincoln CC: First team All-District and All-Region pick as sophomore ... Was named to the NJCAA All-Region XXIII team for 2008 ... Posted state-best 53 catches, 729 yards (13.8 average) and seven touchdowns as a sophomore ... Earned first team All-State honors in 2008 ... Set school records with 13 receptions for 219 yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi Gulf Coast CC... Was recruited to junior college as a quarterback, but moved to wide receiver after signing.
High School: Three year starter at Natchez HS... As a senior was named second team All-District, All-Metro and first team All-Region... Selected Offensive MVP as senior... Recipient of the Big Dog award... Two-time second team All-State and first team All-Area selection... First team All-District and All-Metro pick as junior... Had 64 carries for 750 yards and seven touchdowns ... Originally signed with Alcorn State out of high school... Passed for more than 1,000 yards and rushed for more than 850 yards as a junior... As a senior completed 99 of 198 passes for 1,220 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Also rushed for 816 yards and 13 touchdowns on 127 carries.
Personal: Full Name is Jason LaMonte Bruce... Son of Sandra Bruce... Has one brother, Joey (17)... Majoring in Social Science.
