Matt Bryant

Steven Matt Bryant (born May 29, 1975) is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002. He played college football at Baylor.

Bryant has also been a member of the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida Tuskers.

Early years

Bryant was born in Orange, Texas. He played football and baseball at Bridge City High School in Bridge City, Texas and holds the record for the longest field goal. After high school, Bryant attended Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas where he was a 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 hit 42-42 extra points. After graduating, Bryant went undrafted and worked at a pawn shop, then as a personal trainer.

Matt Bryant (footballer)

Matthew "Matt" Bryant (born 21 September 1970) is an English-born former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League in the 1990s.

Born in Bristol, he started his career with Bristol City in 1990-91, and after a short loan spell with Walsall went on to make over 200 appearances for Bristol City, scoring 7 goals for them in all competitions.

In August 1990, during his loan spell at Walsall, he had the misfortune of scoring an own goal which was the first ever league goal scored at the Bescot Stadium.

Bryant moved to Gillingham for the 1996-97 season, making over 100 appearances for them before retiring due to injury.

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