Shawn Bryson
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1976)}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Shawn Bryson
| image =
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| number = 38, 24
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|11|30}}
| birth_place = Franklin, North Carolina, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 228
| high_school = Franklin
| college = Tennessee
| draftyear = 1999
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 86
| pastteams =
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|1999}}–{{NFL Year|2002}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2003}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
| pastcoaching =
- Lenoir-Rhyne (2012)
Fullback - Temple (2013)
Graduate assistant - Florida A&M (2014)
Running backs coach - Chattanooga (2015–2017)
Running backs coach
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 2,144
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.1
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 6
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 185
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 1,383
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 3
| pfr = B/BrysSh00
}}
Adrian Shawn Bryson (born November 30, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
College career
Bryson played at the University of Tennessee under head coach Phillip Fulmer from 1995–1998. Bryson contributed in all four seasons as a running back and was a threat in the receiving game considerably in his junior and senior seasons.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson – Football |url=https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/shawn-bryson/15592 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}} Bryson was a team captain on the 1998 National Championship team. In the National Championship, which was the Fiesta Bowl, Bryson had three rushes for seven yards and three receptions for 34 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 23–16 victory over the Florida State Seminoles.{{Cite web |title=28th Annual Game, 1999 |url=https://www.fiestabowl.org/sports/vrbofb/roster/28th-annual-game--1999/59 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828110737/https://www.fiestabowl.org/sports/vrbofb/roster/28th-annual-game--1999/59 |archive-date=August 28, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Fiesta Bowl |language=en}} With the Volunteers, Bryson rushed for 505 career yards and eight touchdowns. In addition, he recorded 50 receptions for 484 yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/shawn-bryson-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412004630/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/shawn-bryson-1.html |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
Professional career
=Buffalo Bills=
After his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee, Bryson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round with the 86th overall pick of the 1999 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103003244/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/draft.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Bryson missed the 1999 season due to a torn ACL.{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2000 |title=SECOND CHANCE AFTER ROOKIE SEASON LOST TO KNEE INJURY, SHAWN BRYSON WORKS HIS WAY BACK FOR BILLS |url=https://buffalonews.com/news/second-chance-after-rookie-season-lost-to-knee-injury-shawn-bryson-works-his-way-back/article_d0639ca6-884d-53a7-9fce-02859a86b109.html |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Buffalo News |language=en}}
Bryson made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2000 season. He scored his first NFL touchdown on a 11-yard reception against the San Diego Chargers in Week 7.{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Buffalo Bills – October 15th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010150buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427100807/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010150buf.htm |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He led the Bills in rushing in 2000 with 161 carries for 591 rushing yards. In addition, he had 32 receptions for 271 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2000 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2000/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192931/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2000/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2000 Buffalo Bills Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2000.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202234700/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2000.htm |archive-date=December 2, 2018 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the 2001 season, Bryson started the final three games. In Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons, he had 16 carries for 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons – December 23rd, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408054829/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230atl.htm |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the following game, against the New York Jets, he had 28 carries for 107 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – December 30th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112300nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220082449/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112300nyj.htm |archive-date=February 20, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2001 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2001/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the 2002 season, Bryson played in the first six games before going on Injured Reserve for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his knee.{{Cite news |date=October 16, 2002 |title=Bills' Bryson Out With Knee Injury |url=https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Bills-Bryson-Out-With-Knee-Injury-10485320.php |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=The Edwardsville Intelligencer |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192938/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2002/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Detroit Lions=
Following the 2002 season, Bryson signed with the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2003 |title=Lions sign RB Shawn Bryson |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2003/03/25/Lions-sign-RB-Shawn-Bryson/18071048640422/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216020511/http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2003/03/25/Lions-sign-RB-Shawn-Bryson/18071048640422/ |archive-date=December 16, 2014 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=UPI.com |language=en}} Bryson had 158 carries for 606 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 54 receptions for 340 receiving yards in 16 games and 13 starts in the 2003 season.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192942/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2003/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the 2004 season, Bryson appeared in all 16 games and started one. He finished with 50 carries for 264 rushing yards and 44 receptions for 322 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192948/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Bryson had a similar role in the 2005 season. He appeared in all 16 games and started two. He finished with 64 carries for 306 rushing yards and 37 receptions for 284 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192951/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2005/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2006 season, Bryson appeared in six games before going on Injured Reserve with a knee injury.{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2006 |title=Lions place RB Bryson on IR; sign RB Arlen Harris |url=https://www.sunjournal.com/2006/10/18/lions-place-rb-bryson-ir-sign-rb-arlen-harris/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921054849/https://www.sunjournal.com/2006/10/18/lions-place-rb-bryson-ir-sign-rb-arlen-harris/ |archive-date=September 21, 2021 |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Lewiston Sun Journal}}
After the 2006 season, Bryson did not play with another NFL team.
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Team ! colspan="2" |Games ! colspan="5" |Rushing ! colspan="5" |Receiving ! colspan="5" |Kickoff returns | |||||||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BUF
| 0 || 0 || colspan="15"| Did not play due to injury | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | BUF
| 16 || 7 || 161 || 591 || 3.7 || 24 || 0 || 32 || 271 || 8.5 || 32 || 2 || 8 || 122 || 15.3 || 26 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | BUF
| 15 || 3 || 80 || 341 || 4.3 || 68 || 2 || 9 || 59 || 6.6 || 23 || 0 || 16 || 299 || 18.7 || 32 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | BUF
| 6 || 0 || 13 || 35 || 2.7 || 10 || 0 || 1 || 9 || 9.0 || 9 || 0 || 1 || 18 || 18.0 || 18 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | DET
| 16 || 13 || 158 || 606 || 3.8 || 39 || 3 || 54 || 340 || 6.3 || 26 || 0 || — || — || — || — || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | DET
| 16 || 1 || 50 || 264 || 5.3 || 28 || 0 || 44 || 322 || 7.3 || 30 || 0 || 2 || 27 || 13.5 || 14 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | DET
| 16 || 2 || 64 || 306 || 4.8 || 77 || 1 || 37 || 284 || 7.7 || 63 || 0 || 4 || 55 || 13.8 || 25 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | DET
| 6 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 0.5 || 1 || 0 || 8 || 98 || 12.3 || 37 || 1 || — || — || — || — || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" |[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrysSh00.htm Career] | 91 | 27 | 528 | 2,144 | 4.1 | 77 | 6 | 185 | 1,383 | 7.5 | 63 | 3 | 31 | 521 | 16.8 | 32 | 0 |
Coaching career
In 2012, Bryson was the fullbacks coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University.{{Cite web |title=2012 Lenoir-Rhyne Football Prospectus |url=https://issuu.com/lrsid/docs/2012l-rfootballpreseasonprospectus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209173558/https://issuu.com/lrsid/docs/2012l-rfootballpreseasonprospectus |archive-date=December 9, 2019 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=Issuu.com|date=August 12, 2012 }} He was a graduate assistant at Temple University in 2013{{Cite web |title=Shawn Bryson |url=http://owlsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1102 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202446/http://owlsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1102 |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=Temple Owls Athletics}} and the running backs coach at Florida A&M in 2014.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Austin |date=October 2, 2014 |title=Bryson passing on football and life lessons |url=https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/bryson-passing-on-football-and-life-lessons |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202058/https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/bryson-passing-on-football-and-life-lessons |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=Vol Quest}} Bryson was the running backs coach at UT Chattanooga{{Cite web |title=2015 Football Coaching Staff |url=http://www.gomocs.com/coaches.aspx?path=fb&rc=293 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017201950/http://www.gomocs.com/coaches.aspx?path=fb&rc=293 |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=Chattanooga Mocs Athletics}} from 2015–2017.{{Cite web |last=Henley |first=Gene |date=May 16, 2017 |title=Coach Demarcus Covington leaves UTC program for job with NFL's Patriots |url=http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2017/may/16/covingtleaves-utc-program-job-nfls-patriots/428285/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912025717/http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2017/may/16/covingtleaves-utc-program-job-nfls-patriots/428285/ |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press}} In 2017, Bryson was hired as the second head coach in the short history of the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Eagles football program.{{Cite web |date=April 18, 2017 |title=Shawn Bryson to join football staff as Head Coach |url=https://www.rabungap.org/page/news-detail?pk=1101384 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101145123/https://www.rabungap.org/page/news-detail?pk=1101384 |archive-date=January 1, 2019 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=Rabun Gap Nacoochee School}}
References
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External links
- [https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/shawn-bryson/15592 Tennessee Volunteers bio]
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{{1998 Tennessee Volunteers football navbox}}
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Category:American football running backs
Category:Tennessee Volunteers football players
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