The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant as an undrafted free agent, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Bryant played the past four seasons with the Jayhawks and will now look to make a name for himself in the pros.
The 6-foot cornerback immediately stepped in to play as a true freshman and was an impact player in Lawrence ever since. He ended his career with 107 total tackles (10 for loss), 13 interceptions, 35 passes defended, 1.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Bryant was the first player in Kansas history to earn All-Big 12 honors in three consecutive seasons. He tied his career high with four interceptions this past season to go along with 37 total tackles, 11 passes defended and one forced fumble.
Bryant played high school football at Hillcrest (AL), where he was a three-star prospect. He ranked as the No. 529 overall player and No. 40 safety in the 2020 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
Bryant is set to join a Falcons team coming off of an 8-9 finish in the 2024 season. He’ll look to prove himself when training camp gets going as he hopes to find as much success in the pros as he did with the Jayhawks.
What NFL draft analysts are saying about Cobee Bryant
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein provided some analysis on Bryant’s game in his recent scout of the cornerback’s draft profile. He compared him to Jack Jones, who most recently played for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.
Zierlein noted Bryant’s strengths as being his athleticism combined with his instinct, which led to his high interception numbers in college. However, he also pointed out a weakness being his thin frame, which could potentially create matchup issues.
“Thin but highly competitive cornerback with plenty of ball production and penalties to sift through,” Zierlein wrote. “First and foremost, Bryant wants the football and does what he can to find it. He’s adequate in man coverage but struggles against big receivers in space. His instincts and ball skills shine in zone, where he reads route development and quarterback intentions.
“His low weight and skinny build will put him below the threshold for some teams, while his length, toughness and strong performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl will put him in play for others. Bryant has the potential to see nickel snaps as a pro if he can trust his technique and limit the penalties.”
