Alundis Brice
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Position: | Free safety | ||||||
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Born: | Brookhaven, Mississippi, U.S. | May 1, 1970||||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Brookhaven (MS) | ||||||
College: | Mississippi | ||||||
NFL draft: | 1995 / Round: 4 / Pick: 129 | ||||||
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Alundis Marcell Brice (born May 1, 1971) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Mississippi.
Early years
Brice attended
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Mississippi. He was originally recruited as a wide receiver, but after he didn't record a single reception as a sophomore even though he played in every game, he was converted into a cornerback.
Brice was named the starter at left cornerback as a junior, developing as a dominant player and a key part in the team leading all NCAA Division I schools in fewest total yards allowed per game (234.5). He had 7 interceptions (second in school history). He also became the second player in school history to return 2 interceptions for touchdowns in a single-season.
As a senior, he changed his jersey number to 38, in honor of
He practiced
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Brice was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 1995 NFL draft, after he dropped because of health concerns.[2] When the team acquired Deion Sanders, Brice was given a BMW car to switch jersey numbers so that Sanders could wear his #21, even though Brice had already stated he had no attachment to the number.[3]
As a rookie, he played on
In
In 1997, he suffered a career-threatening injury during his rehab treatment, when his kneecap ruptured into two pieces. He recovered from the injury, but was released to make room for Sanders on August 21.[5]
Philadelphia Eagles
On April 24, 1998, he signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. On August 25, he was released before the start of the season.[6]
Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL)
On March 20, 1998, he was signed by the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League.[7] He was activated on October 15.[8]
Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)
On November 10,
Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
On June 11,
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)
On April 20,
Personal life
In 2002, he began his coaching career as a graduate football assistant at the
From 2007 to 2008, he was the secondary coach at Portland State University.[13] From 2017 to 2019, he was an employment area Director with SL Start, later called Compass Careers Solutions.
References
- Associated Press News. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ ""Neon Deion" helped, and hindered, the 'Boys". Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys' Brice and Bates Injured". Los Angeles Times. December 10, 1996. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Deion finds religion, will play vs. Steelers". August 22, 1997. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. August 26, 1998. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". March 21, 1998. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". October 16, 1998. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". June 12, 1999. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". April 21, 2000. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Cutcliffe Announces Staff Position Changes For 2004". February 19, 2004. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. January 8, 2004. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Glanville names new assistant coach". February 26, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2020.