NFL draft preview: Where Bengals stand at edge
A rundown of the Bengals' EDGE room before they pick 10th overall in the NFL draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals have heavily invested in the pass-rush over the last few years, spending multiple first-round picks on the position. That doesn’t exclude them from doing so again in the upcoming NFL draft as early as No. 10.
The Bengals haven’t gotten impressive on-field returns from those investments and lost a handful of players at the spot this offseason, including an All-Pro. Here’s a quick rundown of the Bengals at edge going into the draft. Who's on the roster?
Boye Mafe Myles Murphy Shemar Stewart Cedric Johnson Isaiah Foskey Boye Mafe was the “big” move for the Bengals this offseason at the edge. But he’s very similar to the Trey Hendrickson signing years ago: They’re hoping he’s ascending and will fully break out in their system on a new deal. Otherwise, there are only question marks here.
Former first-rounder Myles Murphy flashed last year, but it’s fair to question if it was an anomaly or if it will continue, especially as the rest of the defense took advantage of a soft schedule to close the year. He has 8. 5 sacks and 32 pressures over three years and 47 games.