8 Things To Know About Seahawks Cornerback Coby Bryant

As aforementioned, Glenville High is the home of former NFL wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. Bryant played for Ted Sr., where he has served as head coach since 1997. The Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame member coached former Heisman winner Troy Smith; and Bryant becomes his latest NFL addition to his resume. In 2016, Bryant would help lead the Tarblooders to an undefeated 7-0 season in the Senate League at both cornerback and safety. In 2021, Bryant discussed the opportunity to play for one of the nation’s most renowned high school coaches.

“Ted Ginn Sr., he has been great all around the program. He’s like my uncle, I’ve been around him since I was like five years old. I’ve been around Ted (Ted Ginn Jr. NFL wide receiver), Donte Whitner (former NFL safety), Cardale Jones (former NFL quarterback), Marshon Lattimore (three-time Pro Bowl cornerback, New Orleans Saints), Frank Clark (two-time Pro Bowl defensive end, Kansas City Chiefs), Justin Hardee (wide receiver, New York Jets) and a whole bunch of guys that played in the league. It’s great all around there. Not only for football, but to see coach Ginn every day doing the things he does for young men on the field and off the field. The high school is excellent in graduating young men, so it is a great school and he’s a great coach.”