Romby Bryant (born December 21, 1979) is a former

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. Bryant spent the majority of his professional career playing for the

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and

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of the

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2004. He played

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. He graduated from Western Heights High School in Oklahoma City in 1999. Bryant was also a member of the

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, and

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Professional career

NFL

Arizona Cardinals

Bryant went undrafted during the

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; becoming a free-agent. He was a member of the

in 2004.

Atlanta Falcons

He made the 53 man roster with the

for the

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, appearing in 3 games, but making no catches.

Baltimore Ravens

He spend the

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and

2007 NFL season The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League (NFL). Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30. The campaign kicked off with the defending Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts defeati ...

s with the

, but did not appear in any regular season games during those two seasons.

CFL

First stint for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Following 3 seasons in the NFL, Bryant went north of the border signing with the

of the

. Bryant had a breakout rookie season in the CFL, amassing 65 receptions for 1,206 yards (career high) with 9 touchdowns. Through the first 11 regular season games of the

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Bryant contributed only 20 catches for 232 yards with 0 touchdowns. On September 20, 2009 Bryant was traded to the

along with Arjei Franklin in exchange for Jabari Arthur and

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First stint for the Calgary Stampeders

Romby Bryant played in the remaining 7 games during the 2008 season, producing 27 receptions for 548 yards. In his first full season with the Stampeders Bryant had a career year. He set personal bests in receptions with 78 and touchdowns with 15; he also contributed an impressive 1,170 receiving yards. Bryant's next two seasons with the Stampeders were less outstanding, but still solid; averaging 53 catches for 655 yards over both seasons.

Toronto Argonauts

Romby Bryant spent one season with the

of the

. Catching only 8 passes for 91 yards.

Second stint for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bryant returned to the Bombers for the 2014 season. He finished sixth on the team in receiving yards, totaling 317.

Second stint for the Calgary Stampeders

On April 13, 2015 Bryant signed a one-day contract with the Calgary Stampeders, allowing him to retire as a Stampeder.

References

External links

Tulsa Golden Hurricane bioWinnipeg Blue Bombers bio

CFL.ca stats
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bryant, Romby 1979 births Living people Players of American football from Oklahoma City American football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from Oklahoma City Canadian football wide receivers Tulsa Golden Hurricane football players Arizona Cardinals players Atlanta Falcons players Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe) players Baltimore Ravens players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Calgary Stampeders players