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Big Kat Bryant NFL Draft Profile
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Big Kat Bryant Scouting ReportBryant has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. He regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation. He possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Bryant challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact.
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Areas for ImprovementBig Kat doesn't change direction easily. He can be late off the snap. He is not a natural bender and lacks fluid change-of-direction ability. Plays with inconsistent pad level and is often knocked backward off the snap. He rarely the first player off the snap, even when lined up over the ball, but his length, effort and short-area quickness still pressures double teams and helps penetrate gaps. Bryant is never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action. His overachiever mentality helps but he's stiff and upright, a one-speed runner who won't wow athletically but has no limit to his fight. He'll be a mid-round pick and quality reserve in the NFL.
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Big Kat Bryant Career at SchoolBryant reunited at UCF with Malzahn, former Auburn defensive coordinator and linebacker coach Travis Williams (now Knights’ defensive coordinator) and four of Bryant’s former Auburn teammates–Tre’ Williams and Kam Martin (UCF graduate assistants), and transfers running back Mark-Antony RichardsHear how to pronounce Mark-Antony Richards and receiver Nate Craig-Myers. Led coach Shelton Felton’s Cougars at Crisp County High School to Georgia Class 3A semifinals as high school senior in 2016. Georgia Class 3A defensive player of the year and all-state pick after making 102 tackles, 36.5 TFL, 15.5 sacks as senior. Big Kat played against UCF as a freshman in 2017 Peach Bowl. In 2017 as a true fresman named to SEC all freshman team. In 2018 as reserve defensive end made 18 tackles and also scored on a 20 yard interception return vs. Purdue in the Music City Bowl. In 2019 as a junior made 16 tackles, 2.0 for loss and had nine QB hurries and added an 83 yard fumble recovery. Bryant was a two year starter totaling 56 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two interceptions, seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles over four seasons at Auburn. He was named team captain in 2020 for the Tigers making nine starts in 10 appearances totaling 17 tackles, three sacks and an interception. He transferred to Central Florida as a graduate. As a redshirt senior, Big Kat Bryant appeared in and started in all 12 regular season games at defensive end. He earned first-team All-AAC honors from the league’s coaches and from Phil Steele. He led the Knights and ranked second in the AAC with 14.0 tackles for loss during the regular season. He also led the team and tied for second in the conference with 6.0 sacks. He has totaled 50 tackles, eight quarterback hurries, and three pass breakups.
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Big Kat Bryant NFL Draft Player ProfileBig Kat Bryant has a long and well-proportioned frame and has his moments, but overall his game lacks refinement and consistency. He’s been regarded as a team leader and has an NFL-caliber toolbox of physical traits, but he’s yet to unleash those traits with consistency on the field to make an impact.
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