Cincinnati Bengals draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft
See the Cincinnati Bengals NFL draft picks so far and instant grades for the 2026 draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals began their 2026 NFL Draft haul last week when they traded for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Cincinnati sent the No. 10 pick to the Giants to acquire Lawrence, who immediately upgrades the interior defensive line.
The Bengals won't pick until Day 2 but still has needs across the defense and offensive line. Here's the Bengals' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft. NFL DRAFT TRACKER: NFL Draft Day 2 picks, live instant grades, trades, tracker, updates Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft picks 2nd round, No.
41 overall | Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M Instant grade: B-plus Analysis: Howell's speed off the edge is sorely needed in Cincinnati. The Bengals' front four has gotten significantly better over the last seven days. 3rd round, No.
72 overall | 4th round, No. 110 overall | 6th round, No. 189 overall | 6th round, No.