Bengals Day 2 mock draft for Rounds 2-3

TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 28: Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) intercepts a pass to Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jalen Moss (18) during the college football game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 28, 2025 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals made a stunning move when they traded it for New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. That meant Bengals fans had a nice, relaxing first night of the draft as they got to sit back and watch, knowing the team already added an elite player.

For Day 2, the pressure is back on, as the Bengals have needs at CB, LB, DE, and a need for depth at several other positions. So with that said, let’s mock Day 2 of the NFL Draft for the Cincinnati Bengals. Round 2, Pick 9: Treydan Stukes, CB/S, Arizona The Bengals have a need at cornerback with Cam Taylor-Britt leaving in free agency and no major additions to the room.

To start 2025, Dax Hill started at slot cornerback, but he eventually moved outside and actually played better there, so getting a cornerback with slot skills would make a lot of sense for the Bengals. Stukes is an older prospect, which they haven’t shied away from in the past. He is also a versatile player; being primarily a slot corner at 6-foot-1 is rare, but he also has experience playing outside and has even played more of a safety role in the past.

The Bengals would value his versatility and elite athleticism, which would allow them to deploy a variety of looks. Round 3, Pick 8: Anthony Hill Jr. , LB, Texas Hill is a linebacker who, at one point, was in the first-round conversation, yet despite that and good testing results, he has seemingly been slowly sliding down boards since the season ended.