Stanley Myron Bryant (born May 7, 1986) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He first enrolled at

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before transferring to

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. Bryant attended

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. He has also been a member of the

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and

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Early years

Bryant was a three-year football

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for the Goldsboro High School Mighty Cougars. He was named the Mighty Cougars defensive player of the year in 2003.

College career

Elizabeth City State University

Bryant played

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for the Elizabeth City State Vikings in 2005.

East Carolina University

Bryant transferred to East Carolina University as a

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to play football for the

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in 2006.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Bryant was signed by the Denver Broncos on April 27, 2009 after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Broncos on August 25, 2009.

Calgary Stampeders

Bryant was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on June 16, 2010. He made his CFL debut starting at right tackle on October 22, 2010 against the

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. Bryant was a CFL All-Star and a CFL

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All-Star in 2013 and 2014. He was the Stampeders' nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2011 and 2013.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bryant was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 10, 2015. In his first two seasons in Winnipeg Bryant started in every game. On January 4, 2016, Bryant and the Bombers agreed to a contract extension. He signed a one-year contract extension with the team on January 5, 2021.

References

External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio

Just Sports Stats

Calgary Stampeders bio

NFL Draft Scout
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