Brian Bedford (gridiron football)

Last updated
Brian Bedford
Personal information
Born: (1965-06-29) June 29, 1965 (age 58)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: C. K. McClatchy (CA)
College: California
Position: Wide receiver
NFL draft: 1988  / Round: 9 / Pick: 232
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:Import
Career CFL statistics
Games played:6
Player stats at NFL.com

Brian Allen Bedford (born June 29, 1965) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers. He also was a member of the Toronto Argonauts and BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of California.

Contents

Early years

Bedford attended C. K. McClatchy High School. He received Bee All-Metro honors at quarterback as a senior. In basketball, he set the national high school record for season field-goal percentage as a senior. [1]

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of California. He was considered a dual-threat at quarterback, with the ability to both pass and run. As a freshman, he was a backup behind Gale Gilbert.

As a sophomore, he was a mostly a backup behind Kevin Brown, but still had a chance to start a few games. In the season finale against Stanford University, he replaced an ineffective Brown with the team trailing 0-24 at halftime. Bedford led a remarkable third quarter comeback that put the Golden Bears in a position to win the game, but sprained his ankle while celebrating a touchdown, forcing him to miss most of the fourth quarter and having to watch kicker Leland Rix miss a late 30-yard field goal in a 22-24 loss. [2] During the season, he tallied 46-of-103 completions for 627 passing yards, 157 rushing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 6 rushing touchdowns and 7 interceptions.

As a junior, he was named the starting quarterback. In the season opener, he completed 4-of-16 attempts for 32 yards in a 15-21 loss against Boston College. [3] He was replaced 4 games into the season with true freshman Troy Taylor. Taylor suffered a broken in the tenth game against USC. Brown would be the player chosen to finish the game, but also start in the season finale against Stanford University, engineering a 17-11 upset win. [4] Bedford finished with 42-of-93 completions for 488 yards, 3 passing touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

As a senior, he was converted into a wide receiver, leading the team with 39 receptions for 515 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns, while also having 7 carries for 53 yards (7.6-yard average).

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Bedford was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the ninth round (232nd overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. [5] On June 30, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a draft choice. [6]

San Diego Chargers

In 1988, he was tried at both wide receiver and tight end during the preseason. He was placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury on August 23. [7] He was waived on August 29, 1989. [8]

Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

On September 7, 1989, he was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. [9] He posted 10 receptions for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns. He was released on July 4, 1990. [10]

BC Lions (CFL)

On September 19, 1990, he was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. [11] He was limited with a right knee injury, registering only 4 receptions for 54 yards.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Fouts</span> American football player and broadcaster (born 1951)

Daniel Francis Fouts is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973–1987). After a relatively undistinguished first five seasons in the league, Fouts came to prominence as the on-field leader during the Chargers' Air Coryell period. He led the league in passing every year from 1979 to 1982, passing for over 4,000 yards in the first three of these—no previous quarterback had posted consecutive 4,000-yard seasons. Fouts was voted a Pro Bowler six times, first-team All-Pro twice, and Offensive Player of the Year in 1982. He was named a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, and elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, his first year of eligibility.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Philip Rivers</span> American football player (born 1981)

Philip Michael Rivers is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons, primarily with the Chargers franchise. He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and was selected fourth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Giants, who traded him to the San Diego Chargers for Eli Manning during the draft. Rivers was a member of the Chargers for 16 seasons and played his final season for the Indianapolis Colts. Since 2021, he has served as the head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lee Evans (American football)</span> American football player (born 1981)

Lee Evans III is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Evans was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft with the 13th overall pick. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens.

Rashaun Dorrell Woods is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL) during the early 2000s. Woods played college football for Oklahoma State Cowboys, receiving All-American honors twice, including a consensus selection in 2002. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the NFL's 49ers and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. Woods currently coaches at Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas (2023-present).

"The Greatest Show on Turf" was a nickname for the high-flying offense of the St. Louis Rams during the 1999, 2000, and 2001 National Football League (NFL) seasons. The offense was designed by attack-oriented offensive coordinator and head coach Mike Martz who mixed an aerial attack and a run offense in an Air Coryell-style offense. The Rams' offense during these three seasons produced record scoring and yardage, three NFL MVP honors, and two Super Bowl appearances and one championship. In 2000, the team set an NFL record with 7,335 total offensive yards. Of those, 5,492 were passing yards, also an NFL team record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie McNeal</span> American gridiron football player (born 1983)

Reginald Parrish McNeal is a former professional American football player. He played five seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University.

Brian John Dowling is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. He also was a member of the Charlotte Hornets in the World Football League (WFL). He played college football at Yale University.

Tyrone Robert Williams is a former gridiron football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is the first player to win a Vanier Cup, a Super Bowl and a Grey Cup. He played university football at the University of Western Ontario.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tobin Rote</span> American football player (1928–2000)

Tobin Cornelius Rote was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls.

David Lamar Williams is a former American football wide receiver. Williams was named consensus All-American twice at the University of Illinois, and is an inducted member of the College Football Hall of Fame as well as the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

MarTay Jenkins is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals. He also was a member of the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League (AFL) and the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cleo Lemon</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1979)

Cleo Lemon Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Lemon was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He was also a member of the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, and Toronto Argonauts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Jefferson</span> American football player (born 1956)

John Larry Jefferson is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football with the Arizona State Sun Devils, he was selected in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He played three seasons in San Diego, where he became the first NFL player to gain 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. He was traded to the Green Bay Packers after a contract dispute with the Chargers, and later finished his playing career with the Cleveland Browns.

Michael Ruben Wilson is an American football coach and former wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of only a few NFL players to be a member of four Super Bowl championship teams. He played college football at Washington State University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dontrelle Inman</span> American gridrion football player (born 1989)

Dontrelle Javaar Inman is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was a Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2012 and has been a member of several other NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kendall Wright</span> American football player (born 1989)

Kendall Thomas Wright is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears, earning All-American honors in 2011. He is their career leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Wright was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round, 20th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.

William Ben Van Burkleo is a former defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders, Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played college football at the University of Tulsa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Michael K. Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Chargers seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derel Walker</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Derel Walker is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was named a CFL All-Star in 2015 and 2016 and received the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award in 2015. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning the 103rd Grey Cup with the Edmonton Eskimos in his rookie year. He previously attended Texas A&M University where he played college football for the Aggies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shane Steichen</span> American football coach (born 1985)

Shane Steichen is an American football and head coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers from 2014 to 2020 and offensive coordinator in 2020, and offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 and 2022. Steichen also previously served previously as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns.

References

  1. "30 years later, Donald Hair rushes into McClatchy HOF" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. "Big Goats on Both Sides in Big Game". 16 November 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. "CAL NOTEBOOK / Passing game misses mark". 5 October 2003. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. "1986 BIG GAME / 20 years later, upset is still hard to believe". 27 November 2006. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  6. "Chargers Get Receiver Bedford From Cowboys". Los Angeles Times . July 1988. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  7. Hewitt, Brian (24 August 1988). "Chargers Settle on a Starter : Saunders Chooses Laufenberg to Be No. 1 Quarterback". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  8. "NFL Transactions". The Washington Post . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  9. "Transactions" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  10. "Transactions" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  11. "Transactions" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.