James Bryant ( American football ) James Bryant ( born December 18 , 1985 ) is an American football full back who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Louisville . Early years . Bryant played for Reading High School in Pennsylvania . He rushed for 984 yards as a running back and had 314 tackles on the defense . He also had 18 sacks , 5 intersections and 9 fumble recoveries in his high school career . Bryant was a highly sought recruit . He committed to University of Miami ( FL ) , February 4 , 2004 after visiting Florida , Ohio State and Pittsburgh Universities . Reading ( Pa . ) . . . An exceptional two - way player who was regarded as one of the nation ' s top linebacker prospects . . . Described by at least one recruiting service as , " the nation ' s most physically imposing linebacker " . . . As a senior in 2003 , made 182 tackles , had eight sacks , four interceptions , four fumble recoveries and returned two fumbles for touchdowns . . . Rushed for 950 yards and 13 touchdowns as a tailback on offense . . . First - Team USA Today All - American and U . S . Army All - American . . . SuperPrep All - American . . . The No . 50 player on the SuperPrep National Elite 50 . . . The nation ' s No . 9 linebacker by SuperPrep . . . Rated the No . 3 prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep . . . Rated the nation ' s No . 59 prospect and No . 6 linebacker by Rivals . com . . . Rated the No . 14 player on the Rivals . com Midwest Major 50 , the No . 8 player on the Rivals . com Atlantic East Amazing 80 , and the No . 5 player on the Rivals . com Pennsylvania Top 50 . . . Rated the nation ' s No . 24 prospect and No . 2 outside linebacker on Tom Lemming ' s Prep Football Report National Top 100 . . . First - Team All - State selection as a senior and second - Team All - State selection as a junior . . . Also a starter on the basketball team . . . Was the MVP at linebacker at the 2003 Nike Camp at Penn State . . . Won the same award at the 2002 Nike Camp in Miami . . . As a senior , named first - team All - State linebacker by Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News . . . Named to the Patriot - News Platinum 33 team . . . First - team selection to the All - South Team by Fox Sports Net ' s Countdown to Signing Day show . . . Brother Sam is a linebacker at the University of Pittsburgh . . . Chose Miami over Florida , Ohio State and Pittsburgh . . . Coached by Al Wolski . College career . Bryant played three seasons at Miami ( Florida ) and appeared in 32 games primarily on offense as a backup fullback from 2004 to 2007 . Team ' s No . 2 fullback who played in all 12 games , making one start . . . Rushed one time for eight yards and caught two passes for 44 yards . . . Also returned two kickoffs for 34 yards . . . Made 15 tackles on special teams ( second on the team ) . . . Served as the backup fullback to Quadtrine Hill all season . . . Returned kickoffs at Florida State ( 13 yards ) and vs . Georgia Tech ( 21 yards ) . . . Made his only carry of the season vs . Colorado for eight yards . . . Got his first reception vs . South Florida , a 22 - yarder , and added another 22 - yarder at Temple . . . Started the Virginia Tech game . Highly recruited player who was the backup fullback and a top special teams player in 2005 . . . Switched to linebacker in 2006 and will play as a reserve competing for increased playing time . . . Versatile athlete who has impressive size and strength . . . Has exceptional speed and is a tremendous closer in pursuit . . . Can cover the entire field because of his range . . . Is a big hitter both on defense and as a blocker on offense , and he loves contact . . . Has shown the ability to overpower blockers who get in his way . . . Saw most of his playing time on special teams as a true freshman in 2004 . . . Elementary education major . later transferred to Louisville and sat out one year . During his final year of eligibility in 2008 , James appeared in 10 games for the Cardinals recording 100 tackles , two interception and a punt return for 26 yards , Blocked punt and 17 TFL ( Tackles for Lose ) . Professional career . Washington Redskins . Bryant was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft . He participated in the mini camp and was released . Boxing . After he was released by the Redskins , Bryant tried professional boxing for a while . He appeared as a heavyweight in 5 boxing matches and has a 4 - 1 record with 4 knockouts . The 6 - foot - 3 , 245 - pound pure puncher is 2 - 0 , both wins by first round knockouts in scheduled four - rounders . His next bout is June 15 on the Tuesday Night Fights Live card at the Hard Rock Live . Bryant won his Feb . 16 debut over 244 - pound Roy Boykins at the 2 - minute mark and his second fight on April 13 over Andrew Maxwell at the 2 : 19 mark . Orlando Predators . Bryant signed with the Orlando Predators in 2010 as a Defensive end and played three games . In those three games Bryant recoded four sacks , forced 9 INT and one Kickoff Return for a Touchdown . BC Lions . Bryant played for the BC Lions in the CFL during the 2011 season . He was signed in May and was released in October 25 . He did not record any offensive or defensive statistics during that time frame Detroit Lions . The Detroit Lions signed Bryant as a free agent on March 16 , 2012 . Bryant was released as a part of Lion ' s first roster cut on August 27 , 2012 .