Taven Bryan
Taven Coal Bryan is an American professional football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. 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, where he played high school football. He was the top-ranked football recruit in Wyoming in the class of 2014. He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.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.Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Bryan was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. On July 17, 2018, Bryan signed a four-year, $10.2 million contract with the Jaguars.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.
Cleveland Browns
On March 16, 2022, Bryan signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns. 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. 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.