After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft Van signed with the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) on August 10, 2015 to replace Chevon Walker.

[1] Van did not see any playing time in 2015, but in 2016 he came into prominence in the Redblacks offense after starting running back William Powell tore his Achilles tendon in preseason.

[2] The Redblack employed a running back by committee approach in 2016, which included Mossis Madu (106 touches), Travon Van (100), Nic Grigsby (73), and Kienan LaFrance (49).

Van would go on to record 18 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown before suffering a season-ending injury on September 30 versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

[8] On March 24, 2022, Van signed with the San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League (IFL).