Martavis Bryant

Martavis Bryant: Biography in Details

Who is Martavis Bryant?

Martavis Bryant is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he played college football at Clemson. The Steelers signed him in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Martavis Bryant’s Early Life, Childhood, and Education

Bryant was born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina on December 20, 1991. He was raised by his mother, Roberta Bryant. She worked at a textile plant while taking care of him by herself and help from his grandmother.

He became interested in the world of football since his childhood years. He is of American nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to an African-American ethnic background.

Talking about his education, Bryant attended Calhoun Falls High School in South Carolina and later transferred to T. L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina prior to his senior year. As a senior, he recorded 70 receptions for 722 yards and 11 touchdowns. Additionally, he had 44 catches for 776 yards and six touchdowns as a junior.

Furthermore, after high school, he spent one year at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia in order to pass NCAA initial-eligibility standards. Eventually, he attended Clemson University in 2011. There, his first reception was for 54 yards on September 3.

Martavis Bryant’s Career, Salary and Net Worth

In the sophomore season, Bryant led the entire FBS with 30.5 yards per reception. Similarly, in his junior season, he finished 2013 with 42 receptions, 828 receiving yards, and 7 touchdown receptions making his career totals, 61 receptions, 1,354 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns.

Talking about his professional career, Bryant was projected to be drafted anywhere from the second to the fourth round by the majority of NFL analysts and scouts. He was ranked as the 14th best wide receiver prospect available in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com and was ranked the 13th best wide receiver by NFL analyst Mike Mayock.

Eventually, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Bryant in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. On June 9, 2014, he signed a four-year contract with the team worth $2.659 million with $439,220 guaranteed and a $439,220 signing bonus.

In the 2014 season, his rookie season, he had a total of 26 catches, 549 receiving yards, and eight touchdown receptions in ten games and three starts. Additionally, his 21.1 yards per reception ranked first among NFL wide receivers in 2014.

Bryant made his 2015 debut on October 18, 2015. In a 25–13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, he caught six passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns including an 88-yard touchdown.

Unfortunately, on March 14, 2016, it was reported that Bryant had been suspended for the entire 2016 NFL season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. More recently, on April 25, 2017, Bryant was conditionally reinstated by the NFL.

Bryant has an average salary of $664,805. Furthermore, he has an estimated net worth of around $4 Million.

Is Martavis Bryant involved in any rumors and controversies?

Bryant has been part of several controversies throughout his career He became part of a controversy after he was suspended the first four games due to violating the league’s substance-abuse policy on August 27, 2015.

Furthermore, he was suspended for the entire 2016 NFL season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy during the 2016 season. Additionally, he also stirred controversies after he based his teammate on Instagram after Pittsburgh earned a huge division win over Cincinnati. At present, there are no rumors concerning him.

Martavis Bryant’s Body Measurements

Talking about his body measurement, Bryant has a height of 1.96m. Additionally, he weighs 91 kg. Furthermore, his hair color and eye color is black.

Is Martavis Bryant active on social media?

Bryant is active over social media. He has a huge number of followers on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter as well as Instagram.

He has more than 140k followers on Twitter. In addition, he has more than 325k followers on Instagram. Similarly, his Facebook page has more than 22k followers.

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