High Honor for Army Veteran Darrell Bryant, Jr.

Central Michigan University Athletics

11/11/2026 11:22:00 AM | Football

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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Most valuable player.

It's an honor that generally goes to a quarterback, a running back, or a wide receiver -- high-profile, highlight-producing player who makes headlines.

By that standard, Darrell Bryant Jr. may not be Central Michigan Football's MVP.

But the 5th-year safety may lead all of college football in inspiration.

An army veteran, Bryant has been named the 2026 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Military Award winner. The prestigious award goes to an individual or group with a military background who has made the biggest…