Fernando Bryant
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| New England Patriots — No. 25 | |
| Cornerback | |
| Date of birth: March 26, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Albany, Georgia | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 185 lb (84 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1999 for the Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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| College: Alabama | |
| NFL Draft: 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Fernando Antoneyo Bryant (born March 26, 1977 in Albany, Georgia) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars 26th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
Bryant has also played for the Detroit Lions in his career.
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[edit] Early years
Bryant attended Riverdale High School, and starred in football as a wide receiver/defensive back and in track as a sprinter. In football, as a senior, he garnered All American honors, and finished the year with six interceptions and 82 tackles on defense, and 48 receptions on offense.
[edit] College career
At the University of Alabama, Bryant was an All-SEC second team selection in 1996 and 1997, as well as an All-SEC first team selection in 1998.
[edit] Professional career
Bryant was drafted in the first round (26th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He spent five years with the Jaguars before being signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.
On February 25, 2008, the Lions released Bryant. On March 20, 2008 he signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.
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