Mkristo Bruce
Encyclopedia
Mkristo Eugene Bruce is an American football
defensive end
who is currently a free agent
. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins
as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football
at Washington State
.
Bruce has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders
, Arizona Rattlers
, Jacksonville Jaguars
, and Florida Tuskers.
in 2002 where he earned eight letters competing in basketball and track, along with football. As a junior he started at quarterback and linebacker, where he was named honorable mention All-Kingco, His senior year he was named a Seattle Times Red Chip prospect as the team finished 4-5 overall and 4-5 in the Kingco Conference. He was a First-team All-league pick as a linebacker and the second team quarterback after passed for 718 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 602 yards and six touchdowns.
, Bruce was signed by the Miami Dolphins
as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on September 1 during final cuts.
practice squad on October 10, 2007.
of the Arena Football League in 2008, recording eight tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup.
because the Jaguars had not yet signed Derrick Harvey
. During a pre-season game against the Atlanta Falcons
, Mkristo, had 3 sacks. He was promoted to the active roster on December 4 after cornerback
Rashean Mathis
was placed on injured reserve
. He was later released on June 17, 2009.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Washington State
Washington State Cougars football
The Washington State Cougars football team is the intercollegiate football team of Washington State University. The team is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference...
.
Bruce has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Arizona Rattlers
Arizona Rattlers
The Arizona Rattlers are a professional arena football team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Conference in the Arena Football League . The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team. They play their home games at US Airways Center...
, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and Florida Tuskers.
Early years
Bruce graduated from Liberty Senior High SchoolLiberty Senior High School
Liberty High School, also known as Liberty Senior High School or LHS, is a secondary school located in the East Renton Highlands in King County, Washington. Founded in 1977, Liberty anchors the southern region of the Issaquah School District which includes the areas of Mirrormont, Issaquah, Four...
in 2002 where he earned eight letters competing in basketball and track, along with football. As a junior he started at quarterback and linebacker, where he was named honorable mention All-Kingco, His senior year he was named a Seattle Times Red Chip prospect as the team finished 4-5 overall and 4-5 in the Kingco Conference. He was a First-team All-league pick as a linebacker and the second team quarterback after passed for 718 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 602 yards and six touchdowns.
College career
Bruce was a four-year letterman at Washington State and played in 47 career contests, including34 starts, all coming over his final three seasons. He totaled 203 tackles, 45.5 stops for loss, 29.5 sacks and an interception. As a senior he had 11 sacks and 16 tackles for losses to go with his 57 tackles and First-team All-Pac-10 selection. In 2005, as a junior, he played in and started 11 games finished the season 67 tackles and 15 TFL, 10 sacks and two fumbles recovered and three forced fumbles for which he was name Second-team Pacific-10 Conference second team and ESPN.com First-team All-Pac-10 first team. He started all 11 games in 2004 and recorded 60 tackles (12.5 for losses) and 6.5 sacks). In 2003 he played in 13 games with no starts and made 9 tackles (2 for losses) and 2 sacks. In 2002 he redshirted.Pre-draft
Bruce measured a height of 6-foot-5½ and a weight of 260 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.98 seconds and 4.89 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.52 seconds and the 3-cone drill in 7.47 seconds. He measured a 33" vertical jump and an 8'11" broad jump.Miami Dolphins
After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
, Bruce was signed by the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on September 1 during final cuts.
Oakland Raiders
Bruce was signed to the Oakland RaidersOakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
practice squad on October 10, 2007.
Arizona Rattlers
Bruce played for the Arizona RattlersArizona Rattlers
The Arizona Rattlers are a professional arena football team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Conference in the Arena Football League . The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team. They play their home games at US Airways Center...
of the Arena Football League in 2008, recording eight tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On June 25, 2008 Bruce signed with the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
because the Jaguars had not yet signed Derrick Harvey
Derrick Harvey
- Jacksonville Jaguars :Harvey was drafted 8th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was the first defensive end chosen by the Jaguars in the first round in franchise history. Was one of four defensive ends chosen in the first round of 2008 draft and third overall...
. During a pre-season game against the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Mkristo, had 3 sacks. He was promoted to the active roster on December 4 after cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Rashean Mathis
Rashean Mathis
Rashean Jamil Mathis is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL.-High school:Mathis attended Englewood High School in Jacksonville at the same time as Brett Myers of the Houston Astros, and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he...
was placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
. He was later released on June 17, 2009.