New Bengals WR Colbie Young draws George Pickens comparison
The Bengals’ fourth-round pick has high potential, and some are reminded of another former Bulldog who is an NFL star.
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) goes in to score a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga. , on Saturday, September 27, 2025. | Joshua L.
Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals’ trend of drafting high-character players under the Zac Taylor regime continued last weekend , as a myriad of highly talented leaders are headed to the team in this year’s class. One pick the team made on Day 3 was a little bit of an outlier, though. The Bengals selected wide receiver Colbie Young at the end of the fourth round, who has a coveted blend of height/weight/speed.
One may think that a prospect who is close to 6’5” and 220 pounds with sub-4. 5 40-yard dash speed would have been drafted earlier than No. 140 overall.
But one off-field incident and injuries caused him to slip to Cincinnati in the fourth. Given his intriguing skill set and Georgia connection, some who watch Young’s tape are reminded of a current NFL star receiver and former Bulldog: George Pickens. The former Steeler and current Cowboys standout stands over 6’3” and hovers around 200 pounds.
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