Bryant played college football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a three-time first-team All-ACC tailback.
In one of the most memorable games in UNC football history, Bryant scored six touchdowns against East Carolina University in 1981.
Bryant was drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League in 1983.
He rushed for 1,440 yards on 317 carries with 16 touchdowns in his rookie season and was named league MVP and an USFL All-Star.
In 1984, Bryant rushed for 1,406 yards on 301 carries and ran for 13 touchdowns and was again named to the USFL All-Star team.