Finished his prep career at Lufkin High School as a Parade All-American and all-state selection, catching 53 passes for 1,207 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior. Was rated as the 29th-best overall high school football player by ESPN.com, helping guide Lufkin to the state championship. Earned an invitation to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Game. Regarded by many as one of the top wide receivers and all-around collegiate athletes in the 2010 NFL Draft class, Bryant found a home with the Cowboys when Dallas traded its 27th overall pick along with a third round choice to New England for the 24th overall pick and a fourth round selection to move up to take the wide receiver.