DT Taven Bryan, a four-year veteran from the Jacksonville Jaguars, has agreed to terms with the Browns.
Here are five things to know about Cleveland's newest addition to the D-line.
1. Bryan is a 2018 first-round pick (29th overall) that has been a key piece of the Jaguars' defensive tackle rotation the last four years. He has 86 tackles, 5.5 career sacks, 15 tackles for a loss and 25 quarterback hits in his career. His best season was in 2019, when he totaled 33 tackles, two sacks, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and nine QB hits.
2. Bryan is from Casper, Wyoming, and is the son of a former Navy SEAL. He was listed as the top-ranked recruit in the state in 2014 and chose to attend Florida after receiving offers from Colorado, Colorado State, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Washington State and Wyoming.
3. At Florida, Bryan ascended in 2017 when he recorded 40 tackles, six tackles for a loss and four sacks and was given second-team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press. He elected to enter the NFL Draft after his junior season.
4. Bryan is the first of what could be a few other additions to the interior D-line — and entire D-line — this offseason. Before signing Bryan, the Browns only had 2021 fourth-round pick Tommy Togiai and 2020 third-round pick Jordan Elliott under contract at the position for 2022.
5. Bryan's nickname is “Wyoming Wildman,” which he trademarked in 2018.
Free Agency
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) reacts during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
North Texas offensive lineman Elex Woodworth (77) blocks Florida defensive lineman Taven Bryan (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (93) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida's Taven Bryan poses with his Jacksonville Jaguars team jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Taven Bryan (93) walks along the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Taven Bryan (93) gets pressure on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (93), and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) sack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars draftee defensive tackle Taven Bryan on air with SiriusXM Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Brandon Wade/AP Images for SiriusXM)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (93) celebrates a sack during the first half an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida defensive lineman Taven Bryan runs a drill during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (93) reacts at the snap during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans defeated the Jaguars 37-19. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida's Taven Bryan poses on the red carpet before the first round of the 2018 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan walks on the field during a practice at NFL football training camp, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan poses with his jersey on stage after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive linemen Abry Jones, left, and Taven Bryan perform a drill during an NFL football workout, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan, left, rushes the offensive line during an NFL football practice, in Jacksonville, Fla. The defensive tackle and 2018 first-round draft pick is expected to be in the starting lineup again Thursday night, Aug. 29, 2019, when the Jaguars (0-3) host the Atlanta Falcons (0-4) in the preseason finale for both teams. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan leaves the field after an NFL football practice, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) sets up for a play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 17-6. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
