Coby Bryant Explained

Coby Bryant
Number:8
Current Team:Seattle Seahawks
Position:Cornerback
Safety
Birth Date:March 29, 1999
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:193
High School:Glenville
(Cleveland, Ohio)
College:Cincinnati (2017–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:4
Draftpick:109
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statweek:18
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:88
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statlabel3:Interception yards
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:4
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:5
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:Sacks
Statvalue7:2
Statlabel8:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:BryaCo01

Coby Bryant (born March 29, 1999) is an American football cornerback and safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Early life

Bryant grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Glenville High School.[1]

College career

Bryant mostly played on special teams during his freshman season.[2] He was named a starter going into his sophomore year and had 33 tackles and two interceptions.[3] Bryant finished his junior season with 54 tackles, eight passes broken up and one interception.[4] Bryant was named first-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) as a senior.[5] After considering entering the 2021 NFL draft, Bryant decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Cincinnati for a fifth season.[6] Bryant repeated as a first-team All-AAC selection as a senior and was named the winner of the Jim Thorpe Award.[7]

Professional career

Bryant was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 109th pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft, which they originally acquired along with Jamal Adams in a 2020 trade with the New York Jets.[8] As a rookie, Bryant appeared in all 17 games and started six. He recorded two sacks, 70 total tackles, four passes defended, and four forced fumbles.[9]

On October 14, 2023, Bryant was placed on injured reserve with a toe injury.[10] He was activated on November 23.[11]

Personal life

Bryant is the younger brother of former NFL safety Christian Bryant.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wright . Branson . October 11, 2019 . Big brother is watching — and helping: Glenville grad Coby Bryant motivated by Christian Bryant's career . December 9, 2021 . The Plain Dealer.
  2. Web site: Lesmerises . Doug . April 28, 2022 . Cleveland’s Coby Bryant is carrying the Bryant way, and his entire family, into the NFL Draft: Doug Lesmerises . April 29, 2023 . cleveland.com . en.
  3. Web site: Williams . Justin . August 16, 2019 . UC position outlook: Do not throw at Coby Bryant . December 9, 2021 . The Athletic.
  4. Web site: Jenkins . Keith . October 10, 2020 . Cincinnati CB Coby Bryant channeling Kobe's 'Mamba Mentality' . December 9, 2021 . The Cincinnati Enquirer.
  5. Web site: July 26, 2021 . Cincinnati Bearcats cornerbacks Gardner, Bryant named to Jim Thorpe Award watchlist . December 9, 2021 . The Cincinnati Enquirer.
  6. Web site: January 3, 2021 . UC defensive back Coby Bryant announces he'll return to Bearcats . December 9, 2021 . The Cincinnati Enquirer.
  7. Web site: December 10, 2021 . Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back Coby Bryant makes history by winning Jim Thorpe Award . December 31, 2021 . Cincinnati.com.
  8. Web site: Clark . Dave . April 30, 2022 . Reactions: Coby Bryant, UC Bearcats DB, drafted by Seattle Seahawks in fourth round . May 7, 2022 . The Enquirer.
  9. Web site: Coby Bryant 2022 Game Log . April 29, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Boyle, John . October 14, 2023 . Seahawks Place CB Coby Bryant On Injured Reserve; Elevate WR Cody Thompson From Practice Squad . Seahawks.com.
  11. Web site: Boyle, John . November 23, 2023 . Seahawks Activate Coby Bryant From Injured Reserve, Place Jerrick Reed II On Injured Reserve . Seahawks.com.
  12. Web site: Helmholdt . Josh . June 28, 2016 . Coby Bryant could be Glenville's break out star . December 9, 2021 . Rivals.com.