He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1986 NFL draft after playing college football at Texas A&M University.
[2] He made two interceptions in 1982 and earned Associated Press second-team All-Southwest Conference (SWC) honors.
[5] Bryant was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round, with the 148th overall pick, of the 1986 NFL draft.
[7] Overall he played in 13 games, starting three, during the 1987 season, recording four interceptions and one fumble recovery.
[10][7] Bryant played in seven games for the Pittsburgh Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1990, totaling 25 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, two forced fumbles, seven pass breakups, and one interception that he returned 23 yards for a touchdown.