Robert Earl Bryant (May 19, 1937 – June 29, 1999) was an American professional football end who played one season in the American Football League (AFL) with the Dallas Texans. He played college football at the University of Texas.
Early life and college
Robert Earl Bryant was born on May 19, 1937. He attended Plainview High School in Plainview, Texas.
He was a member of the Texas Longhorns football team from 1955 to 1958 and a three-year letterman from 1956 to 1958. He caught 24 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns in 1956, earning United Press International (UPI) second-team All-Southwest Conference (SWC) honors. His reception total led the SWC that season. He recorded eight receptions for 134 yards in 1957. Bryant caught 14 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns his senior year in 1958, garnering Associated Press and UPI second-team All-SWC recognition.
Professional career
Bryant was signed by the Dallas Texans (now Kansas City Chiefs) of the American Football League on June 18, 1960. He played in ten games for the Texans during the team's inaugural season in 1960, catching five passes for 43 yards. He became a free agent after the 1960 season.
Death
Bryant died in Bastrop, Texas on June 29, 1999, at the age of 62.
References
External links
- College stats
