Jeff Bridewell

Jeffrey Todd Bridewell (born May 13, 1967) is a former American football quarterback who was drafted in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Phoenix Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He had brief stints with the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and with the Sacramento Surge, Barcelona Dragons, and Frankfurt Galaxy of the World League. He played college football for UC Davis.

Jeff Bridewell
No. 6, 10
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1967-05-13) May 13, 1967
Napa, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Vintage
(Napa, California)
College:UC Davis (1987–1990)
NFL Draft:1991 / Round: 12 / Pick: 309
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Early life and high school career

Bridewell was born in Napa, California, where he played high school football for Vintage High School.[1]

College career

Bridewell played college football for the UC Davis Aggies.[2] In his time there he passed for 5,733 yards and 34 touchdowns.[3][4] He was selected to participate in the King All-America Classic following his senior year, along with receiving an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine.[5] He finished as the school's all-time leader in completions.[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jump
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 214 lb
(97 kg)		 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		5.05 s1.77 s2.92 s4.58 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)
All values are from NFL Combine[6]

Phoenix Cardinals

In 1991, Bridewell was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft but did not make the final roster.[7]

Green Bay Packers

In 1991, Bridewell signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, never making it to the team's active roster.[8][9]

Indianapolis Colts

In 1992, Bridewell signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[10]

Sacramento Surge

With the Colts Bridewell was allocated to the Sacramento Surge of the World League.[10]

Frankfurt Galaxy

Bridewell was traded to the Barcelona Dragons and then to the Frankfurt Galaxy.[10]

San Francisco 49ers

In 1993, Bridewell signed with the San Francisco 49ers but was released. After Steve Young suffered an injury to his throwing hand he resigned with the team.[10] He would not play a down for the team.

References
  1. "The Napa Valley Register 22 Sep 1989, page 13". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  2. "The Sacramento Bee 19 Aug 1993, page 285". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  3. "UC Davis Football - JEFF BRIDEWELL (1987-90), a.k.a. "Bird," passed for 5,773 yards and 34 TDs during his career, eventually earning a 12th-round selection by the Cardinals in 1991. Bridewell was one of two speakers to the campers during Friday's lunch break. | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  4. "The Napa Valley Register 30 Aug 1990, page 48". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  5. "The Napa Valley Register 07 Jan 1991, page 7". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  6. "Jeff Bridewell NFL Combine Stats". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  7. "30 years after Arizona move, Cardinals still seek franchise QB". ESPN.com. 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  8. "Green Bay Press-Gazette 24 Jul 1992, page Page 13". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  9. "AROUND THE NFL". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  10. "The Sacramento Bee 19 Aug 1993, page 284". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
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