Myles Bryant Overview
Position: Defensive Back
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 183 pounds
School: Washington
40 yard Dash: 4.62 seconds
Vertical Jump: 31.5 Inches
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.02 seconds
Broad Jump: 115 inches
3 Cone drill: 6.81 seconds
Myles Bryant 2020 NFL Draft Profile
As a do-it-all prospect at the University of Washington, defensive back Myles Bryant was not only undersized but also under-appreciated. At Loyola High School in Los Angeles, Bryant was a vital part of coach Marvin Sanders’ squad. As a senior, he helped the Cubs to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the CIF Section 5- Pac Playoffs. He notched 68 tackles and was named first-team All-Mission League. Bryant committed to Washington over Colorado and UCLA
College
As a freshman, Myles Bryant played in 11 of 14 games as Washington made the College Football Playoffs. He made four tackles in his debut in the win over Idaho. He broke up a pass in the Pac-12 Championship Game win over Colorado. In his sophomore season, he started 13 games and was honorable mention All-Pac-12. Bryant was named UW coaches’ defensive player of the game after a 35-yard interception return against Colorado. Bryant made five tackles, including one for a loss against Saquon Barkley and Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.
In his junior season, Bryant played in 13 games and started in 12. He had eight tackles, including a 12-yard sack, in a start against Auburn in the season opener. Bryant recorded two tackles, including half of a sack, in the Pac-12 Championship Game win over Utah and six tackles against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
Bryant’s senior year would be his best. He was named All-Pac-12 second team and named to the preseason watch lists for the Nagurski, Thorpe and Bednarik awards. The senior received Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors against Hawaii. In that game, he recorded two interceptions. He had a 26-yard interception, along with two tackles, in the Las Vegas Bowl win over Boise State. Myles Bryant completed his career with 191 tackles, 73 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and four interceptions.
Strengths
- Plays bigger than his size;
- Hard nose for the football;
- Played with NFL talent in Budda Baker and Sidney Jones;
- Plays with chip on shoulder;
- Good quickness off the line;
- Can jump routes very effectively.
Weaknesses
- Struggles in man to man coverage;
- Physically limited;
- Jump Ball skills lacking;
- Struggles to Making up ground in space;
- Average Top End Speed;
- Insufficient arm length.
Pro Comparison: Duke Shelley
Best Team Fits: Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans
Draft Projection: 7th Rd-UDFA
Bottom Line on Myles Bryant
Myles Bryant is a prospect that displays promise on tape. His measurables are a cause for concern. His knack for the ball will appeal to teams in today’s passing league. A high football character will enable someone to take a chance on him. Bryant’s ability to think in the fly will help him anticipate the snap count and make plays. By playing bigger than his size, Bryant demonstrated a work ethic that could mold him into a starting nickelback.
His height leaves questions as to whether or not he can physically handle the brutality of the NFL. Bryant struggled in man coverage against big-name competition. He will need to bulk up in strength if he wants to play outside or in the slot. His biggest area of improvement will be to read the receiver instead of just reading the quarterback.
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