Bryce Love

American football player, 2017 Doak Walker Award

Bryce Love - American football player, 2017 Doak Walker Award
Born

July 8th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Stanford University, where gained recognition for outstanding performance as a running back. Achieved a school-record 1,973 rushing yards in the 2017 season, leading to the receipt of the Doak Walker Award, awarded to the nation's top running back. Declared for the NFL Draft in 2019 after a successful collegiate career.

Won the 2017 Doak Walker Award

Rushed for 1,973 yards in 2017 season

Played for Stanford Cardinal football team

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