The heralded prospect chose Texas Tech over Texas, SMU, Florida State, and Colorado in a ceremony Saturday evening at Palestine Westwood Middle School.
“I feel like it’s home,” Bryant said. “They did a good job of recruiting me. I feel like I can go in and play with the high-level players they’re recruiting right now, so that’s why. The coaches really showed their true love. I feel like it’s the best fit for me. I feel like we can win a national championship.”
Bryant is ranked as the No. 2 quarterback prospect and the No. 28 recruit nationally in the Class of 2027 by the 247Sports Composite rankings.
247Sports Scouting Analyst Gabe Brooks had high praise for Bryant:
“High-major two-sport prospect with big offers in football and basketball. Provides excellent playmaking ability with his arm and his legs in football, along with elite skill and instincts in basketball. Dominant TXHSFB 3A dual-threat QB with enormous production through his first two seasons.
“He has adequate height with a lean, athletic build that will carry more mass. A very good functional athlete who consistently extends plays. Bryant made noticeable strides as a passer from freshman to sophomore year and again in a relatively short time from the end of his sophomore season to the following spring elite camp circuit.
“He shows touch, nuance, and encouraging accuracy, with burgeoning velocity. Comfortable throwing on designed or improvised rollouts. More unconventional than some other high-level QBs at this stage, which is not necessarily a negative since he’s not a specialist; therefore, he possesses immense developmental potential considering his multi-sport foundation and all-around athletic profile.
“Coming from an athletic family, including a former Division I basketball player in his father, Bryant appears to be one of the higher-ceiling QB prospects in the 2027 cycle.”
As a sophomore, Bryant completed 139 of 186 passes for 2,718 yards and 43 touchdowns. He also had 80 carries for 856 yards and 14 touchdowns. Bryant led the Panthers to an 11-1 record, falling to eventual state champion Columbus in the area round. He was named the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-Rose Country Football Offensive Player of the Year.
As a freshman, Bryant completed 158 of 231 passes for 2,282 yards and 33 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He ran 78 times for 812 yards and nine touchdowns, leading the Panthers to a 9-3 record and a trip to the second round of the playoffs. He was named the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-Rose Country Football Offensive Newcomer of the Year.
“This is truly a blessing,” Bryant said. “I have to thank my dad. He pushed me to be the best. This is for all of the family. I just have to continue to work and be the best quarterback I can be.”
Bryant is also a standout basketball player. He is a two-time Tyler Morning Telegraph All-Rose Country Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
As a sophomore, Bryant averaged 30.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game for the Panthers. He was named the District 20-3A MVP for the second straight year and earned all-state honors.
As a freshman, Bryant averaged 29.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game, leading the Panthers to the Class 3A Region III Tournament. This marked the first time in program history that Westwood advanced four rounds deep into the playoffs. Bryant made 82 three-pointers that season.
However, after finishing up his junior year, Bryant said it will be all football moving forward.
“It’s going to be hard giving up basketball, but I get to live my dream out,” he said.
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