Matt Bryant(IV)
Attended Bridge City High School in Texas
where his 52-yard field goal is still the school
record. Following the 2008 season, was honored by the
PFWA with the Halas Award, which goes to the
individual in the NFL who overcame the most
adversity to succeed during a season.
Was named the Buccaneers 2007 Man of the
Year and a finalist for the NFL Walter Payton
Man of the Year award for his work on and off
the football field.
Was the Buccaneers 2008 Ed Block Courage
Award recipient.
Married to Melissa, and the couple has seven
children. The couple's youngest son, Matthew
Tryson, passed away in September of 2008.
Attended several events to support the March
of Dimes Georgia chapter during the 2010 season.
He attended a special Prematurity Town
Hall Forum at Zoo Atlanta, Bowling for Babies
and an Evening of Excellence, where he and his
wife, Melissa, spoke about how the March of
Dimes has impacted their lives and the great
work that they do to support babies all across
the nation.
Participated in the Extra Yard partnership program
and donated his tickets to the March of
Dimes Georgia.
Attended a special night at Andretti's Indoor
Karting & Games with several children from
the Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia/Alabama,
bowling for Challenged Child & Friends
and Fishing with the Falcons (a special fishing
outing on Lake Lanier with wounded military
veterans).