13 C.J. Bryant Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Gahanna, Ohio High School: Gahanna Lincoln Height / Weight: 5-11 / 175 Position: CB

The 2011 Scouting Report: Battling for a backup role at one cornerback position ... Could play on various special teams ... Continuing to improve his strength and quickness, which will help him earn playing time in the future.

2010: Did not see action.

High School: Rivals.com All-Midwest and PrepStar All-Midwest honoree ... Ranked 60th overall among all Ohio players by Rivals.com ... Ranked seventh-best defensive back in the state by Rivals.com ... Team captain who helped the Lions advance to the Ohio state playoffs ... Lettered as a cornerback and wide receiver ... Totaled 62 tackles (44 unassisted), three TFL's, two interceptions, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles his senior season (2009) ... OCC Ohio honorable mention and OCC Ohio Division second team ... Central All-District Division I second-team honoree ... Earned team's Big Hitter Sledgehammer Award ... Turned in a 17-tackle performance against state powerhouse Bishop Watterson ... Selected to play in 2010 Ohio All-Star Classic (North vs. South) ... Member of Lincoln's Honor Roll, Academic Letterwinner Society and the Lions' Advisory Board ... Coached by John Snoad.

Personal: Born Charles Eugene Bryant Jr. ... Son of Charles and Veronica Bryant ... Cousin, Troy Taylor, played basketball for Ohio State ... Hails from the same hometown as fellow signee Chi Chi Ariguzo ... Interested in pursuing an engineering degree.