Bryce Huff

Summary

Bryce Huff entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020 out of the University of Memphis and has since developed into one of the league’s most efficient edge rushers on a per-snap basis. After signing with the New York Jets, Huff steadily earned a rotational role before breaking out as a high-impact pass rusher. Through the 2023 season, he recorded 17.5 career sacks, 30+ tackles for loss, and consistently ranked near the top of the NFL in pass-rush win rate despite limited snap counts. His 2023 campaign included 10.0 sacks while playing primarily as a situational rusher. Huff’s performance earned him a major free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, reflecting league-wide recognition of his disruptive ability off the edge. He is widely respected for his work ethic, self-made development path, humility, and professionalism, having carved out a starting-caliber role after entering the league without draft pedigree, and he is especially appreciated by Robert Saleh, who has brought Huff with him to stops in New York and San Francisco.

Strengths

• Elite First-Step Explosion: While not a volume snap defender early in his career, Huff has built a reputation as a specialized pressure generator with elite first-step explosiveness.

• Speed Rush Threat: Excellent ability to threaten the edge and flatten to the quarterback that he pairs with the ability to dip and corner at high speed.

• Hand Usage: Active, violent hands allow him to disengage quickly and counter speed rushes.

• Motor & Effort: Whether aligning from wide-9, two-point stance, or stand-up EDGE roles, he plays with urgency and relentless pursuit when attacking the passer.

Weaknesses

• Run Defense Consistency: Can be moved off his spot and will get washed out at times setting a firm edge.

• Play Strength: Lacks ideal anchor against power tackles and downhill run schemes.

• Snap Volume Durability: Has primarily thrived in rotational usage in obvious pass downs and “NASCAR” type packages, so full-time workload remains a question.

• Counter Development: Relies heavily on speed on beating blockers to the edge, so inside counters still developing.

Outlook

Huff is best utilized as a primary pass-rush specialist in defenses that prioritize wide alignments, attacking fronts, and sub-package pressure. His skill set is ideally suited for teams that can protect him with interior run support and allow him to focus on pinning his ears back on passing downs, which is what he can now do in San Francisco reuniting with Robert Saleh. Looking forward, Huff’s outlook hinges on whether he can continue to scale his production with increased snap volume. If his run defense and play strength improve incrementally, he has the upside to be a double-digit sack producer and disruptive starter. Even if he remains primarily a situational player, his elite pass-rush efficiency ensures long-term value as a game-changing defensive weapon. Huff’s career trajectory underscores the impact of development, persistence, and role optimization at the NFL level.