Matt Bryant is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 29, 1975 in Orange, Texas, United States. NFL kicker best known for his time with teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons. He was named as a Pro Bowl alternate as a member of the Falcons in 2010.
He was coached by Jon Gruden during his four-year stint with the Buccaneers.
After graduating from high school, Bryant attended Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas where he was two-time NJCAA All-American and a member of the 1994 national championship team. He then signed with Oregon State University and later transferred to Baylor University, where he played in the 1997 and 1998 seasons and ranks seventh in the all-time scoring list with 105 points (21 field goals and 42 extra points). Bryant’s 21 field goals place him fifth in Bears history. He also set the school record with a 100 percent success rate when he made 42-of-42 extra points. After graduating from Baylor, Bryant went undrafted and worked at a pawn shop, then as a personal trainer.
After not being selected in the 1999 NFL Draft, Bryant signed with Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League on November 17, 1999 after the 1999 season, but he was cut on April 4, 2000 before the regular season began.
He had six children with his wife, Melissa.
