Bengals Day 2 Mock Draft roundup
A CB in round two seems like a real possibility.
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20: Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Colton Hood (8) defends during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UAB Blazers on September 20, 2025, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals’ front office got to enjoy the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft the same way the rest of us did. They watched patiently as prospects they were interested in—like Mansoor Delane, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain Jr.
, and Peter Woods—went in the first round. And now they’re ready to get in there and select someone they’re high on in the second round. Here’s who the experts think the Bengals will draft: Round 2, pick 41 predictions CBS Sports – CB Colton Hood, Tennessee Sports Illustrated – Colton Hood USA Today – Colton Hood ESPN – Colton Hood Sporting News – LB Anthony Hill Jr.
, Texas The Athletic – CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana Round 3, pick 72 predictions CBS Sports – WR Antonio Williams, Clemson Sports Illustrated – LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri USA Today – OL Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M ESPN – WR De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss Sporting News -EDGE Anthony Lucas, USC The Athletic – OT Travis Burke, Memphis