The former college football defensive back from Austin Peay, Juantarius Bryant, will get a chance at his NFL dream … kind of.
Bryant, who was turned away from Atlanta Falcons rookie camp last week after believing the team had invited him for a tryout, has been invited to the HUB Football tryout in San Diego on May 23.
Other players scheduled to attend the May 23 HUB Football tryout in San Diego include QB Shea Patterson, QB Alex Hornibrook, former Broncos’ LB Brandon Marshall, CB Bené Benewikere, LB Korey Toomer, and former Austin Peay defensive back Juantarius Bryant, who got hoaxed last week https://t.co/OTL0av06oa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 17, 2021
Bryant believed he had been invited to the Falcons’ camp via a text from defensive coordinator Dean Pees. The text was sent from a “404,” which is the area code for Atlanta and its closest suburbs.
Staying ready so you don’t have to get ready is a discipline most don’t have. You do! Take advantage of this opportunity Juantarius Bryant!👊🏾 https://t.co/t4Fc0ctRCA
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) May 17, 2021
Bryant became a first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference defensive back by his senior season in 2019 after making 107 tackles (2.5 for loss). In his career, he played in 43 games for Austin Peay with 242 tackles, three forced fumbles, and an interception.
Juantarius Bryant | Safety | Austin Peay
Pro Day Results:
Bench: 23reps
Vert: 37in.
Broad: 10ft 3.5in
40: 4.57
Shuttle: 4.00
3 Cone: 6.91Numbers verified by @BlakeBedd https://t.co/b7MMCHyJM6 pic.twitter.com/3fizN2H01i
— Juantarius Bryant (@TheyLoveMyHair_) March 11, 2021
