Taven Bryan

Taven Coal Bryan (born March 11, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). 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.

Taven Bryan

No. 70 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1996-03-11) March 11, 1996 (age 29) Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	291 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:	Natrona County (Casper, Wyoming)
College:	Florida (2014–2017)
NFL draft:	2018: 1st round, 29th pick
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (2018–2021) Cleveland Browns (2022) Indianapolis Colts (2023–2024) Cincinnati Bengals (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-SEC (2017)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 154 Sacks: 11.5 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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

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.^[4][5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	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)	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[6][7]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bryan was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round (29th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.^[8] On July 17, 2018, Bryan signed a four-year, $10.2 million contract with the Jaguars.^[9]

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.^[10]

Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2022, Bryan signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.^[11] 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.^[12] 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.^[13]

Cincinnati Bengals

On July 20, 2025, Bryan signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.^[14]

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