File LB-128 · National rank 1003 · 2027 class
Gary Bryant III
6'1"Height
228 lbWeight
My Grade
5.6/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.3 Floor
range 0.6
Ceiling 5.9
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.3
5.3/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: 2026 rotation (WLB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor; downside −0.3.
Grade last reviewed 1mo ago
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.6
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Unranked HS who became an FCS All-American at South Dakota and a productive every-game SU starter (60 tk, 4 TFL); the FBS jump muted his numbers and draft databases list him only as a name to watch with no real buzz, fitting the every-game-starter fringe anchor.
Draft Projection & Mocks
FCS All-American at South Dakota (103 tkl/2 INT/4 TFL) before SU transfer. First year competing against ACC competition. Instinctive safety/LB hybrid with ball-hawk ability. Day 3 / UDFA range depending on 2026 production at P4 level.
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Mar 22, 2026Ideal NFL Draft Fit for Oregon Ducks Receiver Gary Bryant Jr. - Sports Illustrated
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Ourlads Jan 12, 2026Gary Bryant Jr. | Oregon | Scouting Report - Ourlads
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Sports Illustrated Sep 7, 2025Oregon Ducks Receiver Gary Bryant Jr. Reveals How This Team Is 'Different' Than Past - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Aug 7, 2024Oregon Ducks' Gary Bryant: 'National Championship Or Bust' - Sports Illustrated
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Bleacher Report Sep 20, 2022Report: USC WR Gary Bryant Jr. Redshirting, Will 'Strongly Consider Transferring' - Bleacher Report