Cobee Bryant has only been a member of the Atlanta Falcons for a few weeks, but the undrafted rookie cornerback is already creating headlines — not for his play on the field, but for a cryptic and unexpected post on Snapchat involving one of the NFL’s biggest stars.
Bryant shared an edited photo that appeared to feature Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson with NBA veteran James Harden’s face photoshopped onto his body. There was no caption or context provided, and the reason behind the post remains unclear.
The post raised eyebrows, especially considering the parallels some have drawn between Harden’s repeated postseason struggles and Jackson’s lack of playoff success. While Jackson is a two-time MVP and a three-time first-team All-Pro, he’s 3-5 in the postseason with no Super Bowl appearances. Harden, meanwhile, has become known for late-series collapses in the NBA playoffs — most recently scoring just seven points in the Clippers’ blowout Game 7 loss to the Nuggets.
Whether Bryant was trying to make a direct comparison, express an opinion, or simply stir controversy remains unknown. The 23-year-old hasn’t offered any clarification.
Bryant signed a three-year, $3.005 million contract with the Falcons, including a $40,000 signing bonus and $274,000 in guaranteed money, per Spotrac. Despite not being drafted, he was widely viewed as one of the top steals among the rookie free-agent class.
A unanimous First Team All-Big 12 selection out of Kansas, Bryant was projected by many to go in the middle rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, he went undrafted, a surprise to analysts and fans alike. His draft snub prompted a frustrated social media post in which he questioned how 26 cornerbacks were selected before him.
While his draft-day emotions were understandable, this most recent social media activity involving Jackson is more puzzling. With training camp looming, the Falcons will likely hope the young defensive back shifts his focus entirely to making an impression on the field — not online.
