Dez Bryant is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several years. He was born on November 4, 1988, in Galveston County, Texas, and grew up in Lufkin, Texas. Bryant attended Lufkin High School, where he played football and was considered one of the top high school football players in the country.
After graduating from high school, Bryant attended Oklahoma State University, where he played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. During his college career, Bryant was a two-time All-American and was considered one of the best wide receivers in the country. In 2009, he was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the best receiver in college football.
Bryant was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He quickly became one of the team's top receivers and was named to the Pro Bowl three times during his career. In 2014, he led the NFL in touchdown receptions with 16 and was named a first-team All-Pro.
Throughout his career, Bryant was known for his physicality and ability to make contested catches. He was also known for his emotional outbursts on the sidelines, which sometimes led to conflicts with coaches and teammates.
In 2018, Bryant was released by the Cowboys after eight seasons with the team. He then signed with the New Orleans Saints but suffered a season-ending injury in his second practice with the team. He did not play in the NFL in 2019.
In 2020, Bryant signed with the Baltimore Ravens and played in six games for the team. He caught six passes for 47 yards and two touchdowns before being released by the team in November.
Overall, Bryant had a successful career in the NFL, finishing with 531 receptions for 7,459 yards and 73 touchdowns. He was one of the most talented and dynamic receivers of his generation and will be remembered as one of the best players to ever wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform.
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