Taven Bryan Explained

Taven Bryan
Current Team:	Indianapolis Colts
Number:	96
Position:	Defensive tackle
Birth Date:	11 March 1996
Birth Place:	Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	4
Weight Lb:	291
High School:	Natrona County (Casper, Wyoming)
College:	Florida (2014–2017)
Draftyear:	2018
Draftround:	1
Draftpick:	29
Pastteams:	Jacksonville Jaguars (–) Cleveland Browns Indianapolis Colts (–present)
Status:	Active
Highlights:	Second-team All-SEC (2017)
Statleague:	NFL
Statseason:	2023
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	134
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	10.5
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	2
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:	Pass deflections
Statvalue5:	2
Pfr:	BryaTa00

Taven Coal Bryan (born March 11, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

Early years

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bryan was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round (29th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.^[6] On July 17, 2018, Bryan signed a four-year, $10.2 million contract with the Jaguars.^[7]

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.^[8]

Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2022, Bryan signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.^[9] 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.^[10] 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.^[11]

External links

• Indianapolis Colts bio
• Florida Gators bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Taven Bryan, Natrona County, Offensive Tackle . 247Sports . en-US . 2019-08-16.
2. Web site: Gators add Wyoming DE Taven Bryan . Tyson . Derek . June 10, 2013 . ESPN . April 10, 2018.
3. Web site: Natrona County alumnus Taven Bryan already contributing at Florida . Lindskog . Chad . October 14, 2015 . Casper Star Tribune . April 10, 2018.
4. Web site: Florida DT Taven Bryan leaving school early, entering NFL draft. ESPN. December 12, 2017. Associated Press. April 10, 2018.
5. Web site: Florida DT Taven Bryan forgoing senior season, enters NFL draft. December 11, 2017. April 10, 2018. Associated Press. Fox Sports.
6. Web site: No. 29 overall: Jaguars select DT Taven Bryan . Oehser . John . April 26, 2018 . Jaguars.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20180427071610/https://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/No-29-overall-Jaguars-select-DT-Taven-Bryan/eaea0d18-e2d4-4052-9b31-65bb5edb693f . April 27, 2018 . dead.
7. Web site: Taven Bryan signs $10.2M rookie contract with Jaguars . Teope . Herbie . July 17, 2018 . NFL.com . July 17, 2018.
8. News: Simmons, Myles . Jaguars decline Taven Bryan's fifth-year option . NBCSports.com . May 3, 2021 . May 7, 2021.
9. Web site: Poisal . Anthony . March 16, 2022 . Browns agree to terms with DT Taven Bryan . 2023-05-17 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
10. Web site: Colts sign free agent DT Taven Bryan. Colts.com. March 17, 2023. March 17, 2023. JJ. Stankevitz.
11. Web site: Stankevitz . JJ . March 26, 2024 . Colts re-sign DT Taven Bryan . 2024-05-23 . Colts.com.