D. J. Bryant

D.J. Bryant
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Bryant at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2013.
No. 63, 98, 59, 49, 56
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-03) March 3, 1989 (age 35)
Baltimore, Maryland
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College:James Madison
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darrell "D. J." Bryant (born March 3, 1989)[1] is a former American football outside linebacker. He played college football at James Madison University.

Early years

He attended Randallstown High School in Randallstown, Maryland. He was Most Valuable Player of the Baltimore City-County All-Star game.[2] He also was a two-time All-County defensive end and wide receiver at Randallstown High School.[2]

College career

He was selected to the preseason Second-team All-CAA by Phil Steele in his sophomore season.[3] In his Senior season, he was named First-team All-CAA as a defensive lineman.[4]

Professional career

Houston Texans

On April 29, 2012, he signed with Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.[5] On August 31, 2012, he was released by the Texans.[6]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 18, 2012, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the practice squad.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

On October 9, 2012, he signed with the Indianapolis Colts to join their practice squad.[8]

New York Jets

On November 5, 2012, he signed with the New York Jets to join their practice squad.[9] On December 4, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[10]

Baltimore Ravens

On December 13, 2012, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens to join their practice squad.[11] On December 19, he was released from the practice squad.[12] On December 26, he was re-signed to join the practice squad.[13]

References

  1. ^ Satterfield, Lem (January 10, 2007). "Darrell Bryant, Randallstown, basketball". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "James Madison bio". jmusports.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013.
  3. ^ "Charm City players revel in JMU's big upset". explorehoward.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Decker, Cameron headline All-CAA team". foxnews.com. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
  5. ^ "Texans agree to terms with 21 undrafted free agents". houstontexans.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2012. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  6. ^ "Case Keenum among Texans' roster cuts". houstontexans.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  7. ^ "Shipley Sails Back into Town". buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  8. ^ "Colts Cut CB King Among Many Moves". wane.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  9. ^ "LB Bryant, RB Griffin Join Practice Squad". newyorkjets.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
  10. ^ "Jets Sign 1, Release 2". jetnation.com. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  11. ^ "Ravens promote safety Omar Brown to active roster, sign D.J. Bryant to practice squad". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  12. ^ "Harbaugh: 'We need to run the ball better'". carrollcountytimes.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  13. ^ "Ravens re-sign D.J. Bryant to practice squad". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved December 26, 2012.