Malik Bryant made an immediate impact at Orlando Jones as a freshman. He recorded 78 tackles and 14 sacks and helped the team reach the 5A state championship game. Then in 2020 he transferred to IMG Academy and was named a MaxPreps sophomore All-American. He returned to Jones for his junior season, where he earned All-American honors once again. Away from football, Bryant lists playing chess, reading and working out as his hobbies. His parents are Teela Gillens and Herman Bryant. He has four siblings -- Tylor, Miyla, Lamonte and Miesha.