Former UC Bearcats Safety Coby Bryant Wins Super Bowl with Seattle

Bryant was a four-year starter and two-time team captain for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Former University of Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant won the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8th, starting at safety for the Seattle Seahawks in their 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. Bryant was a four-year starter, First Team All-American, and the 2021 Jim Thorpe Award winner during his time with the Bearcats.

Why it matters

Bryant's Super Bowl win continues the strong pipeline of talent from the University of Cincinnati to the NFL, with the Bearcats now producing 20 Super Bowl champions. His success highlights the program's ability to develop elite defensive backs who can excel at the professional level.

The details

In the Super Bowl, Bryant finished with four tackles and a pass breakup. Since being drafted by the Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Bryant has appeared in 58 games with 34 starts, compiling 227 tackles and seven interceptions. At Cincinnati, Bryant was a two-time team captain who helped lead the Bearcats to back-to-back American Athletic Conference championships, the 2020 Peach Bowl, and the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinals.

  • Coby Bryant won the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026.
  • Bryant was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
  • At the University of Cincinnati, Bryant played from 2018 to 2021, winning the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021 as the nation's top defensive back.

The players

Coby Bryant

A former four-year starter, two-time team captain, and First Team All-American at the University of Cincinnati who won the 2021 Jim Thorpe Award and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team that Coby Bryant plays for, winning the Super Bowl in 2026.

New England Patriots

The NFL team that the Seattle Seahawks defeated in the 2026 Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“Coby Bryant has been a winner at every level, and we're thrilled to see him capture a Super Bowl championship with the Seahawks.”

— Luke Fickell, Head Coach, University of Cincinnati (dispatch.com)

What’s next

Coby Bryant and the Seattle Seahawks will look to defend their Super Bowl title in the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Coby Bryant's Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks is a testament to the University of Cincinnati's ability to develop elite defensive backs who can succeed at the professional level. His accomplishment continues the Bearcats' strong pipeline to the NFL and highlights the program's continued rise as a national powerhouse.