Best available players for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Keionte Scott #0 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts during the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals are in a fortunate situation going into Day where their needs align perfectly with the best available players. However, the problem is that they still have a lot of needs, and after their pick at 110, they will have to sit and wait for 79 picks to roll by before they make their next selection.

Here are the best available players they could target in Round 4. Slot Corners The Bengals could use an upgrade at slot cornerback, and there are three players available with the potential to do that on day one. Miami’s Keionte Scott excels in coverage and against the run.

What really makes him unique is his knack for blitzing that rivals Bengals legend Mike Hilton. Jalon Kilgore took over for Nick Emmanwori as South Carolina’s safety, but projects well as a nickel. He’s smart and a leader, physical and fast.

Finally, there is Duke’s Chandler Rivers, who may be undersized, but that doesn’t stop him from getting his hand on the ball. Offensive Tackle The Bengals need a swing tackle, and we all know they have a type. 6’9” 325 Memphis tiger Travis Burke would fit in nicely, as would the ironically named Diego Pounds, who is 6’6” 325.