Stanley Bryant


Stanley Myron Bryant is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He first enrolled at Elizabeth City State University before transferring to East Carolina University. Bryant attended Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Denver Broncos and Calgary Stampeders.

Early years

Bryant was a three-year football letterman 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 college football for the Elizabeth City State Vikings in 2005.

East Carolina University

Bryant transferred to East Carolina University as a walk-on to play football for the East Carolina Pirates in 2006.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Bryant was signed by the Denver Broncos on April 27, 2009 after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft. 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 BC Lions. Bryant was a CFL All-Star and a CFL West 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.