Stanley Myron Bryant (born May 7, 1986) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He first enrolled at Elizabeth City State University before transferring to East Carolina University. Bryant attended Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Denver Broncos and Calgary Stampeders.
| No. 66 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
Bryant with the Blue Bombers in 2022 | |
| Born: | May 7, 1986 Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 313 lb (142 kg) |
| College | East Carolina |
| High school | Goldsboro (Goldsboro, North Carolina) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009 | Denver Broncos* |
| 2010–2014 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2015–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason or practice squad only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Career stats | |
Early life
editBryant was a three-year football letterman for the Goldsboro High School Mighty Cougars.[1] He was named the Mighty Cougars defensive player of the year in 2003.[2]
College career
editElizabeth City State University
editBryant played college football for the Elizabeth City State Vikings in 2005.[1]
East Carolina University
editBryant transferred to East Carolina University as a walk-on to play football for the East Carolina Pirates in 2006.[1]
Professional career
editDenver Broncos
editBryant was signed by the Denver Broncos on April 27, 2009 after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft. He was released by the Broncos on August 25, 2009.[3]
Calgary Stampeders
editBryant was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on June 16, 2010.[2] He made his CFL debut starting at right tackle on October 22, 2010 against the BC Lions. Bryant was a CFL All-Star and a CFL West All-Star in 2013 and 2014.[4] He was the Stampeders' nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2011 and 2013.[2]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
editBryant was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 10, 2015.[5] In his first two seasons in Winnipeg Bryant started in every game. On January 4, 2016, Bryant and the Bombers agreed to a contract extension.[6] He signed a one-year contract extension with the team on January 5, 2021.[7] On January 5, 2023, at age 36, Bryant and the Bombers agreed to another contract extension.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "78 Stanley Bryant". ecupirates.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Stanley Bryant". stampeders.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Stanley Bryant". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "CFL All-Stars 2013". cflapedia.com. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ "FA15: Bombers add two-time all-star OL Bryant". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ Rosset, Mitch (January 3, 2017). "Winnipeg Blue Bombers lock up Justin Medlock, Stanley Bryant". Global News. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with lineman Stanley Bryant". BlueBombers.com. January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ TSN ca Staff (January 5, 2023). "Stanley Bryant Winnipeg Blue Bombers one-year deal". TSN. Retrieved January 6, 2023.