This year’s NFL Draft could be heavy on trades
The Bengals may be one of the teams that looks to trade down in the first round, depending on how things fall.
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tackle Amarius Mims is selected as the No. 18 pick of the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals hold the No.
10 selection in this year’s draft, but that doesn’t mean the club will keep the pick. Plenty of scenarios exist wherein the Bengals could maneuver in the first round. While there are blue-chip prospects in this year’s class, the Bengals could miss out on them — even at No.
10. With these potential realities, some believe Cincinnati should trade down, collect more picks, and fill other needs. One NFL insider, Jordan Schultz, who has had a good pulse on the league and, more specifically, the Bengals, believes many trades could occur in the coming NFL Draft.
The expectation among many NFL teams is that the 2026 draft will be one of the more trade-heavy drafts in recent memory, according to multiple league sources. Specifically, on the defensive side of the ball — EDGE, CB and LB are all strong/deep — while WR is typically… pic. twitter.