Ty Daniel Parten (born October 13, 1969 in Washington, D.C.) is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League. After playing college football for the Arizona Wildcats, Parten was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round (63rd overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played seven seasons for the Bengals (1993–1995) and the Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2000).