2012: Started in his first collegiate game; which came in the season finale against No. 2 Winston-Salem State...Completed 10-of-16 passes for 80 yards in the contest...Threw two interceptions on the season and finished with a 62.5% completion percentage...Had a long pass of 18 yards.
High School: Played at Carrboro High School...Was rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com...Threw for 2,650 yards during his senior season with 24 touchdown passes against just seven interceptions...Also ranked fourth in quarterback efficiency throughout the Raleigh area.
Personal: Full Name: Derek Jamal Bryant...Born on December 14, 1992...Majoring in Physical Education.