Brett Pierce

Brett Clayton Pierce (born January 7, 1981) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Stanford University. Early years Pierce attended Columbia River High School, where he recorded 9 varsity letters. In football he was a two-way player (defensive end and tight end). He was a two-time All-State and two-time Defensive Player of the Year in Clark County. As a senior, he received All-American, Clark County Player of the Year, and County Athlete of the Year honors. In baseball, he was a two-time All-league selection, an All-State selection and an All-American. In basketball, he was named All-league as a junior and senior while leading the team in scoring and rebounding. College career Pierce accepted a football scholarship from Stanford University. As a freshman, he played in 11 games and started 3 in place of an injured Russell Stewart, while also registering 6 special teams tackles. As a sophomore, he was named the starter at tight end, recording 19 receptions for 258 yards and 3 touchdowns, while becoming a key special teams performer with 14 tackles.