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Bengals draft picks assigned jersey numbers, and their historical significance

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These are some good numbers for the rookies.

Cincinnati Bengals second round pick Cashius Howell speaks with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After drafting seven players this past weekend, all seven of the Cincinnati Bengals ’ 2026 NFL Draft picks have been given their jersey numbers. These are numbers we have seen many great players wear before in Bengals’ history.

Cashius Howell: #55 Obviously, the last Bengals player to wear No. 55 was Logan Wilson. Before that, linebackers Vontaze Burfict and Keith Rivers wore No.

55. Tacario Davis: #20 DJ Turner wore No. 20, and he will be wearing No.

0 this season. Other notable players to wear No. 20 recently include Eli Apple, Reggie Nelson, and Tory James.