Taven Bryan

Taven Bryan
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1996-03-11) March 11, 1996
Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight291 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High schoolNatrona County (Casper)
CollegeFlorida (2014–2017)
NFL draft2018: 1st round, 29th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • Second-team All-SEC (2017)
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles155
Sacks12
Forced fumbles2
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Taven Coal Bryan (born March 11, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has also played for the Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts.

Early life

Bryan attended Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming,[1][2] where he played high school football. He was the top-ranked football recruit in Wyoming in the class of 2014.[3] He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.[4][5]

College career

Bryan played at Florida from 2014 to 2017. During his career he had 65 tackles, four sacks, and one interception. After his junior season in 2017, Bryan decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL draft.[6][7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		 291 lb
(132 kg)		 32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 6 ft 6+7⁄8 in
(2.00 m)		 4.98 s 1.68 s 2.88 s 4.48 s 7.12 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 30 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bryan was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round (29th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[10] On July 17, 2018, Bryan signed a four-year, $10.2 million contract with the Jaguars.[11]

The Jaguars declined to exercise the fifth-year option on Bryan's contract on May 3, 2021, making him a free agent after the 2021 season.[12]

Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2022, Bryan signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.[13] He started 16 games in 2022, recording 26 tackles and three sacks.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 17, 2023, Bryan signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[14] He played in all 17 games with seven starts, recording 22 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.

Bryan re-signed with the Colts on March 26, 2024.[15]

Cincinnati Bengals

On July 20, 2025, Bryan signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[16] He was released on August 25.[17]

Baltimore Ravens

On September 24, 2025, Bryan signed with the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[18] He was promoted to the active roster on November 15.[19] Bryan was placed on injured reserve on November 27, due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 12 against the New York Jets.[20]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL QBHits PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
2018 JAX 16 1 20 13 7 1.0 3 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 JAX 16 8 33 18 15 2.0 5 9 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2020 JAX 16 8 18 10 8 0.5 3 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 JAX 15 0 15 10 5 2.0 4 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CLE 16 16 26 11 15 3.0 2 6 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 IND 17 7 22 12 10 2.0 4 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2024 IND 14 6 17 10 7 1.0 3 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 110 46 151 84 67 11.5 24 34 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ Ulrich, Nate. "Taven Bryan already loves Cleveland Browns fans and finds Northeast Ohio weather appealing". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Kramer, Adam. "Meet Taven Bryan, the Florida DL Drawing Comparisons to J.J. Watt". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "Taven Bryan, Natrona County , Offensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  4. ^ Tyson, Derek (June 10, 2013). "Gators add Wyoming DE Taven Bryan". ESPN. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  5. ^ Lindskog, Chad (October 14, 2015). "Natrona County alumnus Taven Bryan already contributing at Florida". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  6. ^ "Florida DT Taven Bryan leaving school early, entering NFL draft". ESPN. Associated Press. December 12, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  7. ^ "Florida DT Taven Bryan forgoing senior season, enters NFL draft". Fox Sports. Associated Press. December 11, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  8. ^ "Taven Bryan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  9. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Taven Bryan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  10. ^ Oehser, John (April 26, 2018). "No. 29 overall: Jaguars select DT Taven Bryan". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2018.
  11. ^ Teope, Herbie (July 17, 2018). "Taven Bryan signs $10.2M rookie contract with Jaguars". NFL.com. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  12. ^ Simmons, Myles (May 3, 2021). "Jaguars decline Taven Bryan's fifth-year option". NBCSports.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  13. ^ Poisal, Anthony (March 16, 2022). "Browns agree to terms with DT Taven Bryan". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  14. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (March 17, 2023). "Colts sign free agent DT Taven Bryan". Colts.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (March 26, 2024). "Colts re-sign DT Taven Bryan". Colts.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Bengals Sign Four Free Agents BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE". Bengals.com. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  17. ^ "Bengals Make Roster Moves Ahead of 53-Man Deadline". Bengals.com. August 25, 2025.
  18. ^ Mink, Ryan. "Ravens Sign Two Defensive Linemen to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  19. ^ Brown, Clifton (November 15, 2025). "Ravens Move Defensive Lineman to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  20. ^ "Ravens place RB Justice Hill, DT Taven Bryan on injured reserve". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
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