Young safety who will look for playing time now in his second season with the Aztecs ... Enters 2022 third on the depth chart at field warrior behind upperclassmen Cedarious Barfield and Davaughn Celestine.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023)
Appeared in 11 games, all on special teams ... Made two tackles (one solo) ... Made his first collegiate tackle at Hawai'i on Oct. 14.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2022)
Appeared in three games, all on special teams.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2021)
Redshirted the 2021 campaign.
HIGH SCHOOL
Received three letters at San Leandro High School in San Leandro, Calif. … Was named the Western Alameda County Conference’s offensive player of the year … Also was a first-team all-league selection at quarterback and a second-team pick at defensive back … Received an invite to the prestigious Elite 11 … According to MaxPreps, had 114 tackles (87 solo), five interceptions, 20 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over his last two years from 2018-19 before the 2020 season was postponed because of COVID-19 … On offense for his junior year in 2019, threw for 1,268 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing for 349 yards and seven touchdowns on 91 carries (3.8 avg.) … Received three stars from ESPN with a scout grade of 71.
PERSONAL
Daniel Bryant Jr. was born Aug. 1, 2003, in Berkeley, Calif. ... Son of Daniel Sr. and Cherron Bryant ... Picked San Diego State over Sacramento State ... Is majoring in kinesiology.