Bryant, Jeff

CARDS: Fleer 1990, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 10/15/22 RECEIVED: 10/28/22 (13 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Jeff Bryant was a monster defensive lineman who clocked in at 6’5, 270.
  • He played college ball at Clemson from 1978-’81.
  • Had 19 tackles for loss and led the team in sacks in his Senior campaign.
  • A three time ACC defensive player of the week while in college at Clemson, he helped lead the squad to the National Title in 1981.
  • The number 6 overall selection of the 1982 NFL Draft.
  • In 1984, he posted a career high 14.5 sacks, 80 tackles, 2 fumbles, and a safety.
  • Recovered a team record 4 fumbles in 1985.
  • Highly durable, Bryant started 167 games over his career- 3rd in club history at the time of his retirement, after the 1993 season.

ACCOLADES:

  • Clemson Hall of Fame 1986

NOTES:

I thought it was odd that Jeff signed one card in manuscript and the other with an actual autograph, but I’ll take it nonetheless. I got extremely lucky on this one hitting a small window when he seemed interested in signing TTM. Unfortunately he’s gone back into hibernation.