Jack Endries carries a big chip to Cincinnati
Former Texas tight end may be one of draft’s biggest steals
Oct 4, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) attempts to make a catch against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The message came from tight end Jack Endries, a seventh-round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2026 NFL Draft, but it sounded more like a warning shot. After waiting until Pick No.
221 to hear his name, one of the Bengals’ newest members isn’t arriving in Cincinnati grateful just to make the roster. Instead, he’s arriving angry and motivated. And if his early comments are any indication, the rest of the NFL may have handed the Bengals a player carrying exactly the kind of chip-on-the-shoulder mentality that has fueled some of the league’s biggest steals.
During a recent OTA session, Endries made it clear that he believes teams made a mistake by repeatedly passing on him throughout the draft process. The former Texas Longhorns tight end is using that slide as fuel entering his rookie season. “A lot of frustration there, because I felt like I went really late, so I’m happy with the Bengals for picking me up,” Endries stated.
“Every team that passed on me or took a different guy, I’m definitely going to go out there with a little more hatred towards them and punishment out there, so I’m just going to try and do my best to beat those teams. ” "Every team who passed on me, I'm going to go out there with a little more hatred towards them. " #Bengals rookie TE Jack Endries doubled down on his motivation.