Freshman Bryant leaves team, school

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Safety Alphonso Bryant, one of the Knights' top-rated recruits in the 2007 class, has withdrawn from school and the football program, UCF Coach George O'Leary said Tuesday.

A true freshman out of Homestead High School, Bryant practiced with the defense during fall camp and the first three weeks of the season, but had yet to get into one of the Knights' three games.

Bryant did not dress during the Knights' 56-20 win over Memphis Saturday and was not at practice on Tuesday.

"We understand the personal circumstances related to Alphonso's decision to withdraw from the team," O'Leary said in a statement. "We respect his choice and the football program will continue to move forward."
Kyle Hightower; Orlando Sentinel