Corbin Bryant facts for kids
Bryant with the Buffalo Bills in 2014
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| Position: | Nose tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | January 4, 1988 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Chicago (IL) Morgan Park | ||||||
| College: | Northwestern | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||
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Corbin Sinclair Bryant was born on January 4, 1988. He is a former professional American football player. Corbin played as a nose tackle, which is a strong defensive player who tries to stop the other team's offense in the middle of the field.
He played college football for the Northwestern University team. After college, he joined the Chicago Bears as a player who wasn't chosen in the main draft. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, and New York Giants.
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College Football Career
Corbin Bryant was a talented player in college. He was chosen to play in the 2011 NFL Players Association All-Star game. This game features some of the best college players from around the country. His great performance also earned him an "all-conference honorable mention" award. This means he was recognized as one of the top players in his college league.
Playing in the NFL
Corbin Bryant played for several teams during his time in the NFL. Here's a look at his journey.
Chicago Bears: Starting Out
On July 26, 2011, Corbin Bryant signed with the Chicago Bears. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't picked in the main NFL draft but was still signed by a team.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Practice Squad
After his time with the Bears, Bryant moved to the Pittsburgh Steelers. On September 4, 2011, he joined their practice squad. Players on the practice squad train with the team and can be called up to play in games if needed.
Buffalo Bills: A Few Seasons
Corbin Bryant then signed with the Buffalo Bills on December 31, 2012. He played with the Bills for several seasons. In 2016, he had a shoulder injury during a game in Week 8. This injury kept him from playing for three games. Later, he was placed on injured reserve on November 29, 2016, which meant he couldn't play for the rest of that season.
New York Giants: Final Team
On June 8, 2017, Bryant signed with the New York Giants. Unfortunately, he faced another injury. On August 15, 2017, the Giants placed him on injured reserve because he dislocated his elbow. He was later released from the team on November 16, 2017.
