Trent Bryant was drafted No. 259 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #259
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 459th at Arkansas
The pick
How Trent Bryant came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 459th among Arkansas picks
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 259
Who came off the board on either side of Trent Bryant.
Northern Michigan
Tennessee
Indiana
Utah
Arkansas in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arkansas · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#42
Ken Hamlin
DB · SEA · 2003
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Kenoy Kennedy
DB · DEN · 2000
Arkansas
#41
Chris Houston
DB · ATL · 2007
Arkansas
#102
David Barrett
DB · ARI · 2000
Arkansas
#120
Kenny Wright
DB · MIN · 1999
Arkansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Trent Bryant in the 1981 NFL Draft
Trent Bryant is a Defensive back out of Arkansas selected No. 259 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Trent Bryant drafted?
Trent Bryant was selected No. 259 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/trent-bryant.
What college did Trent Bryant play for?
Trent Bryant played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Trent Bryant's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/trent-bryant.