He played college football for the Division II East Central Tigers of Ada, Oklahoma.

On April 27, 2013, Bryant was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round, 217th overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft.

[15] Bryant was indicted on two felony drug possession charges in February 2016 after being arrested following a traffic stop on December 25, 2015, for speeding.

During a search of the vehicle, Ohio Highway Patrol officers discovered two pills of Oxycodone and one Adderall.

[16] As of February 2019, Bryant is being treated for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which has led to kidney failure and requires dialysis.