Fernando Bryant

Bryant attended Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 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. ==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 and nicknamed TWO-FIVE. ==Professional career==

Jacksonville Jaguars Bryant was selected in the first round (26th overall) in the 1999 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He spent five years with the Jaguars. Detroit Lions On March 5, 2004, the Detroit Lions signed Bryant to a six–year, $24 million contract that included a signing bonus of $7.25 million. On February 25, 2008, the Lions released Bryant. New England Patriots On March 20, 2008, he signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, he was cut by the team on August 30, 2008. Pittsburgh Steelers On November 11, 2008, Bryant was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he was reunited with college teammate Deshea Townsend. In June 2009, Bryant retired. NFL statistics ==References==