Bralyn Lux

Signed with the Bengals as a college free agent in May, after a five-year collegiate playing career (2020-24) that saw him go from Fresno State ('20-22) to Texas Tech ('23-24) ... He played in 21 games over his two seasons with the Red Raiders and totaled 67 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 13 PDs and two INTs ... Started at CB in 22 of 27 games played at Fresno State ... Played running back and defensive back in high school at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Career transactions:

Signed with Cincinnati as college free agent on 5-9-25.

College highlights:

Spent final two seasons (2023-24) at Texas Tech, following three years ('20-22) at Fresno State.

2024—Played and started nine games for Texas Tech ... Missed first three games of season due to injury ... Opted out of AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 27 ... Recorded 32 tackles (29 solos), three pass breakups and one INT ... Had at least one tackle in all nine games played ... Had first career pick-six on Sept. 14 vs. North Texas, returning an INT 44 yards to the end zone.

2023—Played in 12 games with eight starts in first season at Texas Tech ... Missed one game due to injury ... Totaled 40 tackles, with 3.5 TFLs ... Led team with nine PBUs and had one INT.

2022—Played and started eight games for Fresno State ... Recorded 35 tackles, three TFLs, two sacks, seven PBUs, one INT and one FF ... Grabbed an INT and posted season-high three PBUs on Oct. 15 vs. San Jose State.

2021—Played in all 13 games with eight starts for Fresno State ... Tallied 24 tackles, one TFL, four PBUs and one FR ... Recovered a fumble on Sept. 18 at No. 13-ranked UCLA ... Helped Fresno State to two wins over ranked opponents, with both coming on the road.

2020—Started all six games for Fresno State in season that was shortened due to COVID-19 pandemic ... Named to Academic All-Mountain West Conference Team ... Led team with 30 tackles (27 solos) ... Added four PBUs, one INT and one FF ... Forced a fumble in season opener on Oct. 24 vs. Hawaii.

2019—Redshirted as a true freshman.

High school:

Attended The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, Calif., where he played on both sides of the ball as a running back and defensive back ... Finished career with all-conference and all-area honors ... Totaled 3744 all-purpose yards in three-year varsity career ... Rushed 170 times for 1811 yards and 24 TDs as a senior in 2018 ... Also had 11 punt returns for 331 yards and nine kickoff returns for 289 yards in senior campaign ... Defensively, had 28 career tackles and two INTs ... Also competed in track and field, and set a school record in the long jump.

Personal:

Hometown is San Jose, Calif. ... Earned bachelor's degree in university studies from Texas Tech ... Enjoys playing dominoes, and compares the strategy of the game to football ... First name is pronounced "BRAY-linn."

Last Updated July 2025