Published on: Dec 22, 2025 10:48 am IST
The incident has brought into question about his life outside the field.
Pat Bryant’s rise from a lightly recruited high school prospect to one of the Big Ten’s most reliable wide receivers has put the Illinois standout firmly on the radar of NFL evaluators.
After starting games as a true freshman, Bryant developed into a key piece of Illinois’ offense, delivering several late-game performances that defined his college career.
His senior season saw him tie a long-standing school touchdown record and earn second-team All-Big Ten honors, according to NFL DraftBuzz.
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Pat Bryant’s family
Bryant was born on December 10, 2002, in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the son of Patrick Bryant Sr. and Louanne Harris-Bryant, according to NFL DraftBuzz and Duval Sports.
His father serves as the athletic director of the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, placing youth sports at the center of Bryant’s upbringing.
A Reddit post shared by Denver Broncos fans notes that Bryant began playing flag football at just three years old, coached by his father, before moving into Pop Warner football.
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Bryant is the youngest of four children and has two brothers and one sister, according to Duval Sports. His older brother, Brandon Harris, played linebacker at the University of South Florida after serving as a team captain at the high school level.
Off the field, Bryant is engaged to longtime girlfriend Tori Trench. According to an Instagram post, Bryant proposed on October 5, 2024. Trench is active on social media under the handle @toritrench.
