Cornerback
No. 21
Grambling
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent last season after earlier trials with the Cincinnati Bengals and Birmingham of the defunct WFL, Bryant won himself a spot on the roster with his solid hitting and special teams play during the preseason. He played 14 games and, when the club lost cornerbacks Bobby Brooks, Charlie Ford and Henry Stuckey to knee surgery during the regular season, Bryant moved in as a starter for the final four games and did a fine job. He finished third among the defensive backs in tackles with 61.
Originally a No. 6 pick of Cincinnati in 1974, he had a pair of interceptions for Birmingham during the 1975 WFL season.
Bryant, nicknamed 'Boone,' was a three-year starter at defensive back for Grambling and caught the eye of pro scouts in the Senior Bowl. He received a degree in physical education and recreation.
William Bryant, Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and was a three-sport star at Webster High School in Minden, LA."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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