Eugene Bright
American football player (born 1985)
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Eugene Stanley Bright (born April 18, 1985) is an American former football tight end. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football at Purdue. He is the older brother of Callahan Bright.
PositionTight end
BornApril 18, 1985
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight268 lb (122 kg)
| No. 87 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 18, 1985 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 268 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rosemont (PA) Harriton |
| College | Purdue |
| NFL draft | 2009: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
After being undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Bright signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 23, 2009. He was waived on September 4, 2009.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bright was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on November 2, 2009. He was signed to the active roster on January 6, 2010. After being released on September 4, 2010, he was again signed to the practice squad on September 6, 2010.
External links
- Philadelphia Eagles bio
- Purdue Boilermakers bio Archived July 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine