Is Coby Bryant related to Kobe Bryant? Details about Seahawks star’s relationship with late Lakers’ great
Know how NFL cornerback Seattle Seahawks Coby Bryant is related to late Lakers star Kobe Bryant and the mystery behind their shared surname.
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Kobe Bryant and Coby Bryant (Getty images)
Seattle Seahawks’ cornerback Coby Bryant is about to play his second season in the NFL. Owing to his performances, the 24-year-old has gained popularity among Seahawks fans. But it is Coby’s name that has spurred questions regarding some connection with late Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, and here’s how they are related.
Originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2022 NFL draft, Coby has already played his rookie season as a cornerback with the franchise. The rising NFL star has been time and again connected to Kobe, for the similarity of their first name and a shared surname.
But is Coby Bryant really related to the late NBA great and are their ties familial? Do both Coby and Kobe hail from the same Bryant family? Here’s what you need to know about the two sportsmen’s intertwined connection.
Also Read: Why did Kobe Bryant never play for any team other than the LA Lakers?
Are Coby Bryant and Kobe Bryant related?
No, Kobe Bryant and Coby Bryant are in no way related in terms of family. However, the NFL cornerback was originally named after the Lakers great when he was already dominating the NBA like never before. Just after one year of Coby’s birth, Kobe won his first Championship with the LA Lakers.
Coby’s parents changed the spelling of his name but made sure that it still sounded just like that of Kobe. Growing up, Coby naturally adored the Lakers star and was a huge admirer of his sport. During the NCAA semifinals where Cincinnati faced off Alabama, Coby wore Bryant’s iconic No 8 although he originally sported the No 7 during his college years.
Coby Bryant wears the No. 8 in honor of Kobe Bryant
Coby revered Kobe Bryant to the extent that he wanted to ask the Seattle Seahawks to give him the No 8 in honor of the NBA great. He felt wearing the iconic number would be a proper way to tribute to the late Lakers legend.
But even more interesting, the Seahawks offered him the No 8 shirt themselves and Coby immediately accepted. “I’m very thankful for my name,” Coby said heartily when the franchise drafted him in 2022.
FAQs
The Seattle Seahawks drafted Coby Bryant in the 2022 NFL draft.
Coby Bryant is in no way connected to the Bryant family.
NFL cornerback Coby Bryant is named after the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Coby Bryant played college football at the University of Cincinnati prior to his NFL career.
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