Bengals Player Profile: Bralyn Lux is the underdog with the best chance of shining for Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals are interested in Bralyn Lux not only making the team, but earn a starting job after spending all of his rookie season on the practice squad.
We’re 68 days away from the Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Every single day until the end of the preseason, we’re going to profile a player on the Bengals’ 90-man roster. Check out previous player profiles here.
The next player in our countdown is up for a starting gig after spending almost all of last year on the practice squad.
Bralyn Lux Player Profile
Age: 25
Year: 1st
Position: Cornerback
College: Texas Tech
Jersey Number: 21
Bralyn Lux was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bengals following the 2025 NFL Draft. Lux played five years in college. His first three years were spent at Fresno State (2020-22), and final two were at Texas Tech (2023-24). In 21 games with the Red Raiders, Lux amassed 67 tackles, 13 passes defensed, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two interceptions.
Cincinnati waived Lux during final cuts last year and brought him back on the practice squad. He spent nearly his entire rookie season on the practice squad before receiving the first of three elevations in Week 16. His official on-field debut came in Week 17, as he played 16 snaps at cornerback (15 in the slot) while also contributing on special teams. He played a handful of snaps in Week 18 as well.
Contract details
Lux signed a futures deal with the Bengals at the start of the offseason. His contract is for one-year, $1,005,000. His base salary, cash figure, and salary cap hit for 2026 is the same $1,005,000 amount.
Roster outlook
The Bengals are interested in having Lux not only make the team, but start at nickelback. He was seen taking starting reps at the position during the lone mandatory minicamp session. Jalen Davis and Ja’Sir Taylor have each had chances repping with the starters during the offseason workout program. It’s looking like a three-way battle for the job this season.
That Lux is even getting looks from the coaching staff is promising. Davis and Taylor have experience over him, and the former especially is beloved as he’s been in the building since 2020.
It’s going to be the most competitive battle on the roster, and Lux is the underdog. The good news is he could feasibly lose but still prove to be one of the best two at the position, thus still giving him a roster spot.
Roster odds: 40%