Bryant University has a growing football legacy that has produced players who have successfully reached the professional level in the National Football League. Most notably, wide receiver Tom Kennedy had a notable stint playing for the Detroit Lions after carving out an impressive career both on the gridiron and the lacrosse field at Bryant. Additionally, other notable standouts such as linebacker Joe Andreessen and defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. have spent time pursuing professional opportunities and competing for roster spots in NFL training camps and preseason squads, helping put the Bryant football program on the map.