Bryant Koback

Bryant Koback
No. 40
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-06) April 6, 1998 (age 26)
Holland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Springfield
(Holland, OH)
College:
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bryant Nathaniel Koback (born April 6, 1998) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Toledo and also was enrolled at Kentucky but he never played for the Wildcats. He spent two years in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles, but never appeared in a game.

Early years

Koback attended Springfield High School in Holland, Ohio.[1][2] He played in four games his senior year before suffering a season-ending broken leg.[3] During his career he had over 4,400 yards and 57 touchdowns. He committed to play college football at the University of Kentucky.[4]

College career

Koback attended Kentucky in 2017, but did not play in any games.[5] In 2018, he transferred to the University of Toledo.[6][7] In his first year at Toledo in 2018, he led the team with 917 rushing yards on 153 carries with 14 touchdowns.[8] In 2019, Koback rushed for 1,187 yards on 195 carries with 12 touchdowns. In 2020, he had 522 yards on 123 carries with four touchdowns and in 2021, he had 1,407 yards on 208 carries with 15 touchdowns.[9] At the end of his college career, he played in the 2022 Hula Bowl, where he was named the offensive MVP of his team.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+3⁄4 in
(1.80 m) 		209 lb
(95 kg) 		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.49 s 1.55 s 2.50 s 4.27 s 7.03 s 40.5 in
(1.03 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 28 reps
All values from Pro Day[11]

Minnesota Vikings

Koback was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as a undrafted free agent on May 2, 2022.[12] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14]

Seattle Seahawks

On May 10, 2023, Koback signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[15] He was waived on August 23, 2023 and later re-signed to the practice squad, but released shortly after.[16][17]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 20, 2023, Koback was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[18] On October 16, 2023 he was released from the practice squad.[19]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

The Seahawks signed Bryant to their practice squad on October 24, 2023.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[21] However, Koback retired from professional football on April 9.[22]

References

  1. ^ "The Blade | Toledo's breaking news, sports, and entertainment watchdog". The Blade.
  2. ^ "Springfield's Koback looks ahead, not back". The Blade.
  3. ^ Kentucky News (subscription required)
  4. ^ Hale, Jon. "2017 Ohio RB commits to UK". The Courier-Journal.
  5. ^ "Springfield product Bryant Koback to transfer from Kentucky". The Blade.
  6. ^ "Springfield grad Koback transfers to Toledo". The Blade.
  7. ^ Hale, Jon. "Kentucky football running back Bryant Koback to transfer to be closer to home". The Courier-Journal.
  8. ^ Hale, Jon. "To open 2019 with a win, Kentucky football will have to stop a former player". The Courier-Journal.
  9. ^ "Toledo running back Bryant Koback declares for NFL draft". The Blade.
  10. ^ Beede, Jason (January 16, 2022). "Ex-UCF QB Milton, Team AINA fall short". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 4 (Section 3). Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Bryant Koback College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  12. ^ "Vikings 2022 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents Include WR & 2 OLB". Vikings.com. May 2, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  13. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
  14. ^ "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. August 31, 2022.
  15. ^ "Seahawks Sign RB Bryant Koback". Seahawks.com. May 10, 2023.
  16. ^ Boyle, John (August 30, 2023). "Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including CB Artie Burns". Seahawks.com.
  17. ^ Boyle, John (September 4, 2023). "Seahawks Place Dareke Young On Injured Reserve, Sign G Ben Brown Off Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  18. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 20, 2023). "Eagles make several roster moves". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  19. ^ Grindley, Wyatt (October 16, 2023). "Eagles Sign RB Lew Nichols, Release RB Bryant Koback From PS". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "Seahawks Sign RB Bryant Koback To Practice Squad, Release WR Cody White". Seahawks.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  21. ^ Boyle, John (January 8, 2024). "Seahawks Sign Seven To Future Contracts". Seahawks.com.
  22. ^ "Seattle Seahawks add OL Max Pircher, place RB Bryant Koback on retired list". fox13seattle.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.