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Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2026: Top 300 prospects, ranked

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a defensive stop during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

1. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State​

Downs was an All-American at safety for the Buckeyes. He is considered a coach on the field. He is a tape grinder, which allows him to always be in the right spot, at the right time. He is a reliable tackler on the back end of a defense. He can line up in the box, in single high, or in the slot. He isn’t going to be an elite tester, but the tape speaks for itself. Safeties are not typically selected in the top ten due to perceived positional value; Downs should be an exception this year.

Caleb Downs vs. Miami https://t.co/wTB2Htydth pic.twitter.com/5VgAKeuDvY

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 9, 2026

2. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame​

Love put up over 1,100 yards rushing and over 200 yards receiving during the 2024 season. He surpassed those numbers in 2025. He rushed for over 1,300 yards with 18 rushing touchdowns. He added another 280 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns on the season. He is elusive with the ball in his hands, rarely fumbles, and is a legit weapon in the receiving game. His burst through the line and top-end speed allow him to be a threat to take it to the house on any given play.

Jeremiyah Love vs. Syracuse

8 carries
171 yards
3 touchdowns
21.4 yards per carry average pic.twitter.com/EIBIFMDFbU

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 14, 2026

3. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State​

Styles is a converted safety from the Buckeyes. Still just 21 years old, Styles has already played over 2,100 career snaps for Ohio State. He has looked comfortable in coverage, had just a 2.2% missed tackle rate, and has elite athleticism for the position. While Arvell Reese has burst on the scene, people should not forget just how talented of a prospect that Styles is.

Sonny Styles vs. Indiana

**Styles won’t get out of the top 15 and maybe not the top 10. All-Pro talent at linebacker. The leap he made from year 1 to year 2 at the position was highly impressive https://t.co/xUrsUYHn9m pic.twitter.com/NXX44nCG2u

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 14, 2026

4. Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami​

Bain put pressure on opposing quarterbacks at a high rate all season long in 2025. He had a 30.3% win-rate on true pass sets this season. He is a sawed-off powerhouse at 6’3”, 275 pounds. He possesses knock-back power in his hands, is stout against the run, and had over 80 pressures during the 2025 season. His play during the playoffs should have helped solidify him as a top 10 draft selection, regardless of the fact he has shorter arm length.

Rueben Bain Jr. vs. Ohio State

**Dominant performance by Bain. Would be shocked if he gets out of the top five this year. pic.twitter.com/GPvX1N5Jjj

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 12, 2026

5. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana​

Mendoza led Indiana to the National Championship this year. The California transfer won the Heisman Trophy for his play during the regular season. Some of his best attributes include his accuracy, mobility, and ball placement. Mendoza has a ridiculous 41 touchdowns to just 6 interceptions ratio on the season. It would be a surprise if anyone besides Mendoza is the first overall draft pick this year.

6. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State​

Reese can play off-ball linebacker or up on the line of scrimmage. He amassed 6.5 sacks on the season for the Buckeyes. Reese is heavy-handed, physical, and an athletic marvel. Regardless of where teams view him playing at the next level, he played his way into top-five consideration this year.

Arvell Reese vs. Illinois

**Huge upside at either linebacker or on the edge. Likely doesn’t make it out of the top 5. https://t.co/mf9pFiF4iE pic.twitter.com/Ws4RUvGjoC

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 13, 2026

7. David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech​

Bailey transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford ahead of the 2025 season. He was one of the premier pass rushers in all of college football. He had 81 pressures and 14.5 sacks on the season. He has shown some improvement as a run defender, but that will never be his biggest strength. His explosiveness off the snap, pass rush arsenal, and ability to get after the quarterback are his calling card. That ability to be a havoc creator off the edge is what should make him a top 10 draft pick in April.

8. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia​

Freeling has a basketball background, which shows up immediately when watching his film. He is quick to get up to the second level, has great lateral agility, and knows how to use his body to wall off pass rushers. Freeling has ideal size for a left tackle at 6’7” and 315 pounds. He doesn’t have as much experience as some of the other top lineman in this class, but he might have the most upside. His ability to play on either the left or right side at tackle is one of a few reasons he comes in as my top offensive tackle in this class.

Monroe Freeling

Expecting him to test really well at the combine also https://t.co/dLxzqOHrHI pic.twitter.com/r3lf81Bghq

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 31, 2026

9. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State​

Tate runs sharp routes, has an elite contested catch rate, and averaged a fantastic 3.03 yards per route ran on the season. Even after missing a couple of games, Tate had 875 receiving yards with 9 touchdown receptions on the season. Ohio State continues producing first round wide receivers; Tate is the next in line.

10. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami​

The former five-star recruit played his third season with Miami in 2025. He was the starting right tackle for all three of those seasons. He allowed just 15 pressures during 16 games played in 2025. He blocks well on the move, is a mauler in the run game, and has improved his consistency in pass protection this year. Mauigoa should be able to stick at right tackle at the next level, but if not, he could slide inside and likely be a Pro-Bowl caliber guard.

11. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU​

Delane transferred to LSU from Virginia Tech this past year. He was the best cornerback in college football. He allowed only a 37.1% completion rate against him on the season. He will bring experience, physicality as a tackler, and a player with good ball skills to whatever team drafts him. That team could very well end up being in the Cincinnati Bengals this year.

Mansoor Delane (5’11 191) LSU

+ Has played over 2,400 career snaps
+ Physical in run support
+ Just a 38.2% completion rate allowed against in 2025
+ 91.0 coverage grade
+ Competitive at the catch point
+ 8 career interceptions
+ Coverage instincts
+ 74.4 run defense grade

-… pic.twitter.com/ANWc0JSQ0b

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 15, 2026

12. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona​

Tyson is a player I have zero questions about for his on-field ability. He is a dominant receiver when healthy. The problem has been staying healthy. He has an extensive injury history that includes a torn ACL in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues this past year. He can line up in the slot or on the outside, makes contested catches at a high rate, possesses high-level ball tracking ability down the field, and has excellent body control. His medicals will be key to how high he is ultimately drafted this year.

13. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah​

Fano played left tackle at Utah as a true freshman. The past two seasons, he has kicked over and played at a high level on the right side. This guy moves like a tight end. He was arguably the best run blocker in all of college football. He has a finishing mindset and plays through the whistle. He needs to be more consistent in pass protection, but he has the athleticism to continue improving in that area. His shorter arm length has some people expecting him to kick inside at the next level.

Spencer Fano vs. Cincinnati

**Not many guys playing tackle have the kind of athleticism that Fano does. Shouldn’t make it out of the top 10-15 picks. https://t.co/DQUnwQaeyI pic.twitter.com/Vj9eaaR6zM

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 15, 2026

14. Makai Lemon, WR, USC​

Lemon may be primarily a slot receiver in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t worthy of a top twenty draft selection. Lemon is elusive with the ball in his hands, a quality route runner, and brings added value as a returner.

15. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon​

Sadiq is an athletic pass catcher for the Ducks. He had some injuries this past year, but when healthy, he looksed like the only tight end worthy of a first round selection. Even though he is considered a bit smaller for the position, that doesn’t typically bother him as a blocker. He is a tenacious player in that aspect, who has multiple blocks where he takes a guy 15-20 yards down the field in the run game. That type of two-way ability will entice somebody to take Sadiq in the first round.

16. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee​

McCoy did not play a game in 2025 after suffering a torn ACL in January of 2025. His tape in 2024 was fantastic. He was a shutdown corner for the majority of the year for the Volunteers. His ability to mirror opposing top receivers, ball skills, and ability to be physical at the line in press-man coverage scream future Pro-Bowl player at the next level.

Jermod McCoy (6’0 193) Tennessee

+ Man coverage ability
+ Ball skills
+ 89.6 coverage grade in 2024
+ 4 interceptions in 2024
+ Reliable tackler with just a 7.0% missed tackle rate in 2024
+ Physicality in coverage
+ Capable in run support

– Missed all of 2025 with an ACL… pic.twitter.com/EdYjvQKkFz

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 16, 2026

17. Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State​

Ioane was one of the more consistent bright spots for a disappointing Penn State team in 2025. Thickly built at 6’4” 335 pounds, he is a mauler in the run game. He allowed just four pressures in pass protection the entire season. Ioane has all the makings of an All-Pro for years to come in the NFL at the guard position.

18. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson​

The younger brother of Falcons corner AJ Terrell, Avieon is an absolute dog on the football field. He is undersized at just 5’11 and 180 pounds. He plays much bigger than that. He reminds me of Trent McDuffie. He is competitive at the catch point, ferocious in run support, and knows how to create big plays with turnovers.

Avieon Terrell (5’11 180) Clemson

+ Tenacious in run support
+ Competitive at the catch point
+ 8 forced fumbles over the past two seasons
+ Just turned 21 years old
+ Over 1,800 snaps played
+ Change of direction ability
+ Closing speed
+ 76.9 coverage grade in 2025
+ 85.2 run… pic.twitter.com/PfSoET0FbF

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 16, 2026

19. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo​

McNeil-Warren is going to be the next Toledo Rocket defensive player to be drafted to play in the NFL. He has excellent length, quick reactionary time, and nine career forced fumbles. Having almost identical coverage and run defense grades around 90.0 on the season per PFF.

20. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson​

The sack numbers are not overly impressive, with only two this past season. The advanced numbers tell a better story of the type of talent he can be. He had a 16% win-rate on true pass sets in 2025. Combine that with a stop rate over 10% as a run defender. Those numbers have directly correlated with guys that end up being the best defensive tackles in football over the years. Woods has tremendous upside, but the lack of production could move him down boards for some teams. His testing numbers at his Pro Day were also mediocre. I can’t imagine Woods is still in the conversation within the top 10-15 picks.

Peter Woods (6’3 315) Clemson

+ 10.1% stop rate as a run defender
+ 16.0% pass rush win rate on true pass sets in 2025 (22% in 2024)
+ Quick feet
+ Active and competent hand usage
+ Violent pop in his hands
+ Explosiveness off the snap

– Sack production
– Needs to expand his… pic.twitter.com/3VY2cYj4a0

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 9, 2026

21. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon​

Thieneman was a highly sought-after transfer from Purdue this season. He ultimately chose the Oregon Ducks. He is a willing and capable tackler on the back end of a defense. I wish he had better eye discipline. He also takes some funky pursuit angles at times. I do expect he will test well, which could ultimately move him even higher up draft boards.

22. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia​

Allen is everything teams are looking for in a modern linebacker. He can rush the passer, he has excellent pursuit speed, and he has shown tremendous improvement in coverage this year. His sideline-to-sideline range, football IQ, and experience as a three-year starter are more reasons he seems like a safe bet to go before the end of the first round.

CJ Allen vs. Auburn

**Allen is a top 25 player in this class. Most years he would be the top linebacker prospect in the class. Should be an instant starter. pic.twitter.com/mL7hbxcry7

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 17, 2026

23. Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn​

Faulk is a big-bodied edge setter at 6’6”, 285 pounds. He provides a high-floor player as a run defender with powerful hands and alignment versatility. His ability as a pass rusher is still a work in progress, which is why he doesn’t make my top 10. He had only 29 pressures and two sacks on the season. Those numbers are quite a bit lower than many of the other top players at the edge position. He is still a young prospect at just 20 years of age until September of 2026. That upside, paired with his ability as a run defender, is why he is still likely to be drafted during the top half of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

24. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State​

McDonald was one of the best run stuffing defensive tackles in college football. He can absorb double teams and hold the point of attack. While he doesn’t provide much as a pass rusher, he can push the pocket with power on the interior. Teams will know exactly what they are getting with McDonald as a run defender.

Kayden McDonald vs. Washington https://t.co/DMr5ljZNaE pic.twitter.com/5yc5Fyx2cA

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 18, 2026

25. TJ Parker, DE, Clemson​

Parker came into this season considered one of the best players in this draft class. He did not have nearly the same splash play production he did during the 2024 season. In 2024, he had 11 sacks and six forced fumbles. This year, those numbers went down to 5 sacks and 0 forced fumbles on the season. He has still been able to generate pressure at a high rate. He ended the season with a 28.6% win rate on true pass sets.

26. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington​

Boston has great size at 6’4” and 209 pounds. He is much more than just a contested catch guy, though. He displays toughness over the middle of the field, possesses strong hands, and is more athletic than expected for his size. He even returned punts for the Huskies.

Denzel Boston (6’4 209) Washington

+ Length/catch radius
+ Elite contested catch ability that was 10 for 13 or 76.9% on these opportunities in 2025
+ Just a 3.1% drop rate in 2025
+ Running through arm tackles after the catch
+ Punt return experience
+ Strong hands
+ Weapon in… pic.twitter.com/L4z1HzZlrk

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

27. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah​

Lomu was only a redshirt sophomore this year. He is an advanced technician for his age. He has a natural kick slide and blocks well on the second level. He isn’t nearly as good of a run defender as his teammate Fano, but he is further along in pass protection.

28. Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami​

Mesidor will be turning 25 during draft month this year. That combined with injuries are the reasons he isn’t higher on this list. Mesidor is a dominant pass rusher. He had a 36.3% win rate on true pass sets during the season. That led to him recording 12.5 sacks on the year. He is a physical finisher in the backfield, has the versatility to play up and down the line, and a dynamic first step off the snap.

Akheem Mesidor vs. Texas A&M

**Trending toward not making it out of the first round. Medicals at the combine next week still need checked off, but he should be an immediate pass rush contributor wherever he ends up. https://t.co/JfUFmZfUpo pic.twitter.com/PKGGlLVOMs

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 18, 2026

29. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana​

Cooper has a knack for making big plays, including his game-winning reception against Penn State this past season. While Cooper will likely be primarily a slot wide receiver, he has the ability to be one of the top two targets for a team. He knows how to get open, is shifty running after the catch, and consistently finds his way to the end zone.

30. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama​

Proctor is a good athlete overall for his size, but his foot speed off the snap against speed rushers gives me concerns. Listed at close to 370 pounds, he also needs to lose some weight for durability purposes. I have compared him to the mountain from Game of Thrones. He can get beat with speed, has massive size, and needs to get his hands on you to be effective. He did finish strong for Alabama the second half of the season. I imagine someone takes the swing on his rare traits before the end of the first round.

31. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee​

Hood spent a season at Auburn, a season at Colorado, and his final one playing for Tennessee. Hood is sticky in coverage, has good awareness playing zone, and impressive closing speed. He could sneak his way into the bottom of the first round.

Colton Hood (6’0 188) Tennessee

+ Sticky in coverage
+ Allowed just a 52.8% completion rat against during the 2025 season
+ Vision and awareness when in zone coverage
+ 6.6% missed tackle rate in 2025
+ 80.3 coverage grade
+ Press-man physicality

– Doesn’t have an abundance… pic.twitter.com/dScGSIsOKU

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

32. Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech​

A big bodied nose tackle prospect, Hunter comes in at 6’4” and around 330 pounds. The durability is incredible for a player with his size. He has played over 500 snaps in each of the last three seasons. Even though he isn’t overly explosive as a pass rusher, he still had a 17.5% win rate on true pass sets as a defensive tackle. He is a high level run defender. His 11.9% stop rate on the season was behind only Kayden McDonald defensive tackle prospects in this draft class.

33. R Mason Thomas, DE, Oklahoma​

Thomas is an undersized pass rusher from Oklahoma. He may ultimately be limited to just a defensive pass-rush specialist role in the NFL. Those players are still valuable. He has tremendous explosiveness off the snap, bend around the edge, and closing speed to chase down the quarterback or running back. He had a 35.1% win-rate on true pass sets during the 2025 season, which was among the highest in the country.

R. Mason Thomas vs. Auburn
and South Carolina

**Do you think Thomas makes it out of the first round? pic.twitter.com/wMUXd1EZUU

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

34. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M​

Concepcion is a dynamic weapon as a returner, receiver down the field, and on screens and reverses. Basically, get the ball in his hands and let him go to work. The transfer from North Carolina State was tremendous for the Aggies in 2025. He had over 900 yards with 9 touchdowns on the season.

35. Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M​

Howell was solid in 2024 for the Aggies after transferring from Bowling Green. With the departures of Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton to the NFL, he took on a starring role on the defense. He had 11.5 sacks on the year. He has an array of pass rush moves, a lightning-quick first step, and is relentless in pursuit of the quarterback. There will be some concern about his sub-31” arm length. I think he can be an outlier in that aspect; he is just too talented as a pass rusher not to be impactful at the next level.

Cashius Howell vs. Arkansas

**If Howell falls to pick #41 the Bengals should be very interested. Wouldn’t fit their normal size profile but would give them legitimate pass rush juice. https://t.co/UL0q40n8Ov pic.twitter.com/9n67Sg6j8Q

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

36. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State​

Iheanachor had an impressive Senior Bowl week. He has an athletic background, as a former basketball and soccer player growing up. He has a finishing mentality, blocks well out in space, and maintains proper pad level for an offensive tackle.

37. Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State​

Abney has impressive footwork and change-of-direction ability. He has displayed good ball skills and the ability to smother opposing receivers down the field. He is willing and capable as a run defender. He had an impressive 4.3% missed tackle rate during the 2025 season.

Keith Abney II (5’11 195) Arizona State

+ Excellent instincts
+ Ball skills with 6 career interceptions
+ Impressive footwork
+ Physical at the catch point
+ Reliable tackler with just a 4.3% missed tackle rate in 2025
+ 44.4% completion rate allowed against him in 2025
+ Hip… pic.twitter.com/KzhGI8pCha

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

38. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson​

Has played over 3,600 snaps at offensive tackle for Clemson. He has over 34” arm length, a finishing mentality, and posted a 9.94 relative athletic score at the NFL Scouting Combine this year. Miller should be a plug-and-play starter at right tackle, and in this draft class he could end up going before the end of the first round.

39. D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana​

Ponds is listed at just 5’9” and 170 pounds. You wouldn’t know it based on how he plays the game. He is a physical hitter in run support, that consistently puts his body on the line and delivers punishment. He has matched up with some of the top receivers and come out on top in most of those in his two years at Indiana. Ponds had an 89.5 coverage grade with just a 3.0% missed tackle rate during the 2025 season.

D’Angelo Ponds (5’9 170) Indiana

+ Recovery speed and athleticism
+ Ball skills with 7 career INT’s
+ Tenacious in run support
+ Reliable tackler with just a 3.0% missed tackle rate in 2025
+ 89.5 coverage grade in 2025
+ 49.2% completion rate allowed against him in 2025
+… pic.twitter.com/ghCJZcGBKy

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 21, 2026

40. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon​

Pregnon transferred to Oregon from USC ahead of his final season of college football. It was a wise decision, as he played the best football of his young career. Pregnon is a high-level pass protector with awareness against stunts and blitzes, active hands, and quick feet. He allowed just five pressures the entire season, including the playoffs.

41. Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas​

Hill is a versatile player in the front seven. He can line up at off-ball linebacker or play on the edge. In three seasons at Texas, he accumulated 17 sacks. He is relentless in pursuit and a physical finisher. While coverage has not been his best attribute, he did show improvement in that area this season.

Anthony Hill Jr. vs. Vanderbilt https://t.co/SdoEnHCogu pic.twitter.com/HTH49sTuU5

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

42. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida​

Banks was out injured for the majority of the 2025 season. He has shown what type of disruptive presence he can be from the interior when healthy. In 2024 against LSU, Banks recorded nine pressures. The following week against Ole Miss, he added another six. Those are incredible numbers for any pass rusher, let alone a defensive tackle. He gives tremendous effort for a guy who is 6’6” and 334 pounds. He moves well at that size, as well. This is a high-risk, high-reward type of prospect. Teams will have to feel comfortable with his medical evaluations on his foot.

43. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee​

Brazzell has great length at 6’5”. He is a big-play weapon down the field with his ball tracking, body control, straight-line speed, and size. Unlike some previous wide receivers from Tennessee who were strictly downfield weapons, Brazzell can actually run crisp routes and be a weapon in the intermediate game.

Chris Brazzell II (6’5 200) Tennessee

+ Length/catch radius
+ Deep speed
+ Big play ability
+ Surprising crispness at the top of his routes with his size
+ 3.2% drop rate in 2025
+ Effort as a blocker
+ Ball tracking and body adjustments down the field

– Thinner frame
-… pic.twitter.com/HZMu1kwS2J

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

44. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State​

Johnson has great hip fluidity to quickly change direction and break on the football. He had an unreal 92.4 coverage grade in 2025. He allowed just a 41.9% completion rate against him, recorded 4 interceptions, and had only a 5.6% missed tackle rate in 2025.

45. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State​

Wheatley has good size at 6’3” and 201 pounds. He is extremely effective against the run due to his instincts and range. Zakee has been highly productive, has played over 2,100 snaps during his career, and never recorded a penalty in college. For teams that miss out on Caleb Downs and need a safety, Wheatley should be in the mix with McNeil-Warren and Thieneman for who comes off the board next.

Zakee Wheatley vs. UCLA

**Wheatley is right in the tier
with Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Dillon Thieneman behind Caleb Downs at safety. Such a high-level run defender due to his awareness and range. https://t.co/pGDg9OCHJk pic.twitter.com/B4LZNkHUIw

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 22, 2026

46. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina​

Cisse transferred to South Carolina from North Carolina State ahead of the 2025 season. He is one of the faster corners in the nation. He allowed just a 47.4% completion rate against him on the season. That ability to cover one-on-one is the biggest reason he sneaks into my top 50.

47. Chris Bell Jr., WR, Louisville​

My biggest question entering the season was how would Bell respond to being the number one wide receiver in the offense? He passed that test with flying colors. Having amassed over 900 receiving yards prior to tearing his ACL in December. His size at 6’2”, 227 pounds, combined with game-breaking top-end speed, shows a player with tremendous upside. He still needs to fine-tune the intricacies of playing receiver, but the tools are there. The injury does cloud his draft projection.

Chris Bell Jr. (6’2 227) Louisville

+ Elite straight-line speed
+ Just a 5.3% drop rate in 2025
+ Career 56.1% contested catch rate
+ Adjusting to back shoulder throws
+ Breaking through arm tackles
+ 2.55 yards per route ran in 2025
+ Career 67.7% completion rate when targeted… pic.twitter.com/1jmc2e6NkP

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 22, 2026

48. Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF​

Lawrence was highly impressive for UCF in 2025. He had 7 sacks, but even more than that, he generated pressure at an extremely high rate. He had a 34.7% win rate on true pass sets. Lawrence was spectacular at the NFL Scouting Combine. He had a 40” vertical jump, a 10 ft. 10 in. broad jump, and ran a 4.52 40-yard dash at 253 pounds. Lawrence could end up going even higher than where I currently have him ranked when all is said and done.

49. Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma​

The more tape I watch of Halton, the more I can see him being the pick in the second round for the Cincinnati Bengals. Halton has been productive with 8.5 sacks over the past two seasons, had a 10.2% stop rate as a run defender this year, and shows impressive quickness off the snap for an interior defensive lineman.

Gracen Halton is one of my personal favorite defensive tackles in this class. Top 50 is possible. Curious to see how he tests next week. pic.twitter.com/TlbyxAG3pU

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

50. Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M​

Bisontis is quick out of his stance, appears to be a good athlete on tape, and has allowed just one sack in the past two years. The 6’6” and 330 pound guard prospect is most likely to be selected on day two of the draft this year.

Prospects Ranked 51-300​

51. Keionte Scott, CB, Miami

Keionte Scott (6’0 195) Miami

+ Effective on the blitz
+ Punishing physicality
+ Alignment versatility
+ Over 2,000 career snaps
+ 87.1 coverage grade in 2025
+ 91.2 run defense grade
+ Special teams experience
+ Awareness in zone coverage
+ Quick to read and react
+… pic.twitter.com/d81rNnT8Y6

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 24, 2026

52. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

53. Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

Zachariah Branch (5’10 175) Georgia

+ Dynamic after the catch
+ Straight-line speed
+ Return ability
+ No fumbles over the last two seasons
+ Just a 2.4% drop rate in 2025
+ Elusiveness in open field
+ Quickly gets to top speed

– 38.1% career contested catch rate
– Lacks ideal… pic.twitter.com/knsTJSKgA1

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 24, 2026

54. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

55. AJ Haulcy, S, LSU

AJ Haulcy (6’0 222) LSU

+ 88.8 coverage grade in 2025
+ Good ball skills and has 10 career interceptions
+ Instinctive in zone coverage
+ Physical in run support and consistently takes good pursuit angles
+ Over 2,800 career snaps played
+ Football intelligence

– Lacks ideal… pic.twitter.com/vUkrtjk78V

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

56. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State

57. Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois

Gabe Jacas vs. Northwestern https://t.co/zT7BkgNaas pic.twitter.com/XhuSL6oUis

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 25, 2026

58. Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri

59. Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan

Derrick Moore vs. Maryland

Moore is likely to be drafted on day two this year. He should contribute as a pass rusher immediately for whoever drafts him. pic.twitter.com/YyxSKUSTAK

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 26, 2026

60. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

61. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

Christen Miller (6’4 310) Georgia

+ Quick feet
+ Stout run defender with a 90.2 run defense grade in 2025
+ Stack and shed ability
+ 19 pressures in both 24’ and 25’
+ Alignment & scheme versatility
+ Pass rush upside
+ Active hands

– 19.2% missed tackle rate in 2025
– Has… pic.twitter.com/uhP5kfsG4v

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

62. Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska

63. Logan Jones, OC, Iowa

Logan Jones vs. Oregon https://t.co/iIbszPhFwC pic.twitter.com/7a1bd63wG2

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 28, 2026

64. Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

65. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas

Mike Washington Jr. (#4) Arkansas

+ Great size at 6’1” 228 pounds
+ Lower body strength helps with his contact balance and ability to break through arm tackles
+ 6.4 yards per carry in 2025
+ Decisive, downhill runner
+ Burst through the hole
+ Improved as a receiver with 226… pic.twitter.com/nnwesjWq2Z

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 4, 2026

66. Billy Schrauth, OG, Notre Dame

67. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

68. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC

Kamari Ramsey vs. Northwestern

**One of several talented safety prospects for day two. If a team misses out on Downs, there are still several good players to be had at the position this year. https://t.co/Ygkm1jPH3x pic.twitter.com/CNSxvVgAOc

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 1, 2026

69. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

70. Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

71. Sam Hecht, OC, Kansas State

Sam Hecht (6’4 297) Kansas State

+ Fires off the snap
+ Impressed during Senior Bowl week
+ 78.1 pass block grade in 2025
+ 77.7 run block grade
+ Good functional athleticism
+ Blocking in space
+ Quick to hit his mark and seal off defensive linemen
+ 8 pressures and 0 sacks… pic.twitter.com/e5A2ATi1GM

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 3, 2026

72. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

73. Brian Parker II, OC, Duke

74. Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

Jadarian Price (5’10 203) Notre Dame

+ Power in his lower body
+ Yards after contact
+ Decisive runner
+ Very good kick returner with 3 career kickoff return touchdowns while averaging 37.5 yards per return in 2025
+ Knack for the endzone with 11 rushing touchdowns and 2… pic.twitter.com/kis3ySlAMz

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 4, 2026

75. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

76. Zion Young, DE, Missouri

Zion Young (6’5” 260) Missouri

+ Ideal size for an edge
+ 9.3% stop rate in 2025
+ Alignment versatility
+ Appears to have good arm length
+ Relentless pursuit
+ 25.6% win rate on true pass sets
+ Firm anchor to set the edge
+ Bull rush power

– Limited career sack production… pic.twitter.com/BX8eAyS1rc

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

77. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

78. Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

Kyle Louis (6’0 224) Pittsburgh

+ Smooth athlete
+ Film junkie/football IQ
+ One of the better coverage linebackers in this class
+ Open field tackling
+ 32 pressures in 2024 and another 18 in 2025
+ Splash play production with 10 sacks, 6 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles… pic.twitter.com/EFNXpfZvTJ

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

79. Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona

80. Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State

81. Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina

Jalon Kilgore (6’1 211) South Carolina

+ Versatility to play corner or safety
+ Ball skills (8 career interceptions)
+ Physical in run support
+ 80.6 run defense grade
+ Allowed just a 52.3% completion rate against during the 2025 season
+ Top end speed (has reached 23 mph on… pic.twitter.com/coIDyJjf5g

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 1, 2026

82. Justin Joly, TE, NC State

83. Skyler Bell, WR, U Conn

Skyler Bell (6’0 192) U Conn

+ Quick to separate
+ Yards after catch ability
+ Highly productive with over 1200 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns during the 2025 season
+ 3.13 yards per route ran in 2025
+ Toughness over the middle
+ Smooth route runner
+ 65% on contested catch… pic.twitter.com/uKLQiMQM8n

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 3, 2026

84. Romello Height, DE, Texas Tech

85. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona

Genesis Smith (6’2 202) Arizona

+ Good size and length
+ 88.5 coverage grade in 2025
+ Capable in man coverage
+ Gets to top speed quickly
+ Over 1,700 career snaps played
+ Team leader and captain
+ Ball tracking
+ Quick to trigger downhill

– Inconsistent tackling technique… pic.twitter.com/0wGwEnxTKF

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 26, 2026

86. Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

87. Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke

88. Joshua Josephs, DE, Tennessee

Joshua Josephs (6’3 240) Tennessee

+ 34.3% win rate on true pass sets
+ 3 forced fumbles in 2024 and 2025
+ Arm length (reported 34”)
+ 90.6 pass rush grade this year
+ 81 career pressures at Tennessee
+ High level athleticism
+ Times the snap really well
+ Variety of pass… pic.twitter.com/9wk4OBDBs5

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 21, 2026

89. Gennings Dunker, OT/OG, Iowa

90. Jaishawn Barham, DE/LB, Michigan

Jaishawn Barham (6’3 241) Michigan

+ Versatility and experience playing both linebacker and at edge
+ Physicality against the run and graded out with a 90.0 run defense grade in 2025
+ Good bend when he rushes off the edge
+ Has 89 career pressures
+ Power in his hands to shed… pic.twitter.com/aRX5qXf1pW

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 11, 2026

91. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana

92. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington

93. Bud Clark, S, TCU

Bud Clark (6’1 185) TCU

+ Ball tracking
+ Ball skills with 15 career INT’s
+ Awareness in zone coverage
+ 83.1 run defense grade during the 2025 season and quick to read and react
+ 90.1 coverage grade in 2024
+ Over 2,700 career snaps played
+ 3x team captain
+ Special Teams’… pic.twitter.com/ReFmsVJ2gu

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 31, 2026

94. Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech

95. Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia

96. Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State

Darrell Jackson Jr. (6’5 341) Florida State

+ Arm length (35”)
+ Gap control and discipline
+ Power at the point of attack
+ Almost 1,700 career snaps played
+ 81.4 run defense grade
+ Just a 7.7% missed tackle rate in 25’
+ 8.9% stop rate in 2025

– High cut frame
-… pic.twitter.com/paEYICUq3F

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

97. Connor Lew, OC, Auburn

98. Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC

99. Jack Endries, TE, Texas

Jack Endries (6’5 245) Texas

+ Work ethic to go from an initial walk-on at Cal to a starter
+ 59.4% career contested catch rate
+ Effective against zone coverage
+ Productive pass catcher with almost 1,400 receiving yards over the past three seasons
+ Ability to play in-line,… pic.twitter.com/3TX0crfs6y

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 7, 2026

100. Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas

101. Kage Casey, OT, Boise State

Kage Casey (6’5 315) Boise State

+ Over 2,700 career snaps played
+ Allowed just 6 pressures and 0 sacks in 2024
+ 80.1 pass block grade and 80.0 run block grade in 2025
+ Stout anchor
+ Controlled footwork as a run blocker
+ Understands blocking angles

– Allowed 4 sacks in… pic.twitter.com/DAymNYGhwz

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 17, 2026

102. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State

103. Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor

104. Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State

Bryce Lance (6’3 204) North Dakota State

+ Contested catch ability (66.7% rate in 2025)
+ Over 1,000 yards receiving in back-to-back seasons
+ Ball tracking down the field
+ Big play ability
+ Speed to gain yards after catch
+ Just a 3.8% drop rate
+ 3.57 yards per route ran in… pic.twitter.com/VnVONoO2rD

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 14, 2026

105. Devin Moore, CB, Florida

106. Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami

Jakobe Thomas (6’2 200) Miami

+ Alignment versatility
+ 89.1 coverage grade in 2025
+ One of the hardest hitters at safety
+ Intense competitor
+ Pre-snap communicator
+ Ball production(5 INT’s in 2025)
+ Effective when blitzing
+ 2,200+ snaps played
+ Coverage instincts

-… pic.twitter.com/cCbd7O3BUb

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 2, 2026

107. Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M

108. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame

109. Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky

Jalen Farmer vs. Florida

Farmer has aced the pre-draft process and a lot of buzz that he ends up going before the end of day two. pic.twitter.com/uZQ0zKXqZl

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 10, 2026

110. Austin Barber, OT, Florida

111. Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama

Deontae Lawson (6’2 228) Alabama

+ Experience (over 2,400 snaps)
+ 83.6 run defense grade in 2025
+ Multi-year green dot player
+ Good awareness in zone coverage
+ Quick to diagnose and react
+ Effective with blitz timing

– Older prospect as a fifth-year senior
– Fairly… pic.twitter.com/5BnK1mIm3N

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 12, 2026

112. Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

113. Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri

Chris McClellan (6’3 317) Missouri

+ Grip strength in his hands
+ Very reliable tackler with just a 6.6% missed tackle rate for his career
+ 8.1% stop rate in 2025
+ Career high 6 sacks this year
+ 75.2 run defense grade
+ Almost 1,600 career snaps played
+ Active hands

– Only… pic.twitter.com/CYvpwYrb7x

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

114. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

115. Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon

Jadon Canady (5’10 181) Oregon

+ Versatility to play corner or safety
+ 88.0 coverage grade in 2025
+ Over 2,400 snaps played
+ 12 passes defensed in 2024
+ Quick to read and react
+ Plays bigger than his listed size
+ Pursuit speed
+ Feisty competitor

– Pursuit angles are… pic.twitter.com/hHGkw621HJ

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 8, 2026

116. Matt Gulbin, OC, Michigan State

117. Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

Dametrious Crownover (#78) Texas A&M

+ Massive tackle at 6’7” and 319 lbs.
+ 35 3/8” arm length
+ Finisher in the run game
+ Moves well out in space
+ Has allowed 3 career sacks
+ Impressive grip strength
+ Basketball background
+ Originally a tight end recruit
+ Over 1,800… pic.twitter.com/NQyb48EMQe

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 15, 2026

118. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU

119. Jake Slaughter, OC, Florida

120. Keyron Crawford, DE, Auburn

Keyron Crawford (6’4 251) Auburn

+ 27.0% win rate on true pass sets during the 2025 season
+ Pursuit speed
+ High effort pass rusher
+ 43 pressures in 2025
+ Versatility to play linebacker and on the edge
+ First step quickness

– 24.4% missed tackle rate in 2025
– Arm length… pic.twitter.com/WnIqlAtw7x

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 10, 2026

121. Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest

122. Michael Taaffe, DB, Texas

Michael Taaffe (6’0 193) Texas

+ Aggressive getting downhill
+ Work ethic to go from a walk on to a multi-year starter at Texas
+ 89.3 coverage grade in 2025
+ Leadership qualities
+ Special teams’ experience
+ Seven career interceptions
+ 10 passes defensed in 2024
+ Range and… pic.twitter.com/0Kksgxi21j

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 2, 2026

123. Beau Stephens, OG, Iowa

124. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

Sam Roush (6’6 267) Stanford

+ Ideal size for a tight end
+ 9.94 relative athletic score
+ 545 receiving yards in 2025
+ Effort as a blocker
+ 71.2 pass blocking grade in 2025
+ Effective route runner
+ Special teams’ experience
+ Physical runner after the catch
+ Finding soft… pic.twitter.com/bfqizIWvi4

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 11, 2026

125. Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC

126. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU

Kaleb Elarms-Orr (6’2 233) TCU

+ Quick to fill the rushing lane
+ Dependable finisher on tackles with a just a 7.1% missed tackle rate
+ Highly productive with 130 tackles and 4 sacks during the 2025 season
+ High football IQ
+ Blitz timing and pursuit speed with 25 pressures in… pic.twitter.com/mpOAoGQJYl

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

127. Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland

128. Mikail Kamara, DE, Indiana

Mikail Kamara (6’1 260) Indiana

+ Non-stop effort
+ 68 pressures in 2024 and another 57 so far in 2025
+ Quick fist step
+ Good foundation of rush moves
+ Ability to stack and shed linemen
+ Over 2,300 snaps played
+ 77.0 run defense grade in 2025
+ 23.3% win rate on true… pic.twitter.com/arhwwSZqXJ

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

129. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

130. Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State

Top 4 quarterback prospect for me in Cole Payton. This is just a silly play. pic.twitter.com/zkkH2JWbjT

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

131. Tacario Davis, CB, Washington

132. Markel Bell, OT, Miami

133. Zane Durant, DT, Penn State

Zane Durant (#28) Penn State

+ Quickness off the snap
+ Ironman durability with 658 snaps played in 2024 and another 476 in 2025
+ 71 career pressures
+ Improved his missed tackle rate in 2025 down to just 7.7% on the season
+ Havoc creator that constantly stays active
+ Strong… pic.twitter.com/6WmCwky8B3

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 15, 2026

134. Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington

135. Anthony Lucas, DE, USC

Anthony Lucas (6’5 267) USC

+ Power profile
+ Five-star recruit
+ Alignment versatility
+ 27.3% win rate on true pass sets
+ Reliable tackler with just an 8.1% career missed tackle rate
+ Doesn’t turn 22 until October
+ Ideal size for the position
+ High effort player

– No… pic.twitter.com/oUJrjpBVZa

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 31, 2026

136. Kaleb Proctor, DT, Souteastern Louisiana

137. Eric McAlister, WR, TCU

138. LT Overton, DL, Alabama

LT Overton (6’2 274) Alabama

+ Relentless pursuit to the football
+ 9.7% stop rate is among the highest at the position in 2025
+ 18.4% win rate on true pass sets
+ Bull rush power
+ Strong hands
+ Can play multiple spots on the line

– Can be fooled by misdirection
– Tweener… pic.twitter.com/EDWTLdi5XO

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 11, 2026

139. Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State

140. Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame

Aamil Wagner vs. Syracuse https://t.co/zgHKPT8jzy pic.twitter.com/j1NO0xkuXa

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 8, 2026

141. Hezekiah Masses, CB, California

142. Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky

143. Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M

Tyler Onyedim (6’3 290) Texas A&M

+ Can move up and down the line
+ Arm length (34” arms)
+ 11.7% stop rate was among the highest in the country in 2025
+ Vicious spin move
+ Quick first step
+ Violent pop in his hands
+ Strength at the point of attack
+ Almost 1,700 career… pic.twitter.com/Sn6cMEbUeM

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

144. Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College

145. Kendal Daniels, S, Oklahoma

Kendal Daniels (6’5” 242) Oklahoma

+ Versatile chess piece that has experience playing safety and linebacker
+ 76.4 run defense grade
+ 79.2 coverage grade
+ Over 2,800 snaps played
+ Physical tackler
+ 5.5 sacks in 2024

– Will turn 24 during his rookie year
– Lacked ideal… pic.twitter.com/nYkZPy3zgu

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 15, 2026

146. Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri

147. Caden Curry, DE, Ohio State

Caden Curry vs. Indiana https://t.co/xRYi0oYMG5 pic.twitter.com/cdG3BSwbcB

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 15, 2026

148. Ar’maj Reed-Adams, OG, Texas A&M

149. Keyshaun Elliot, LB, Arizona State

Keyshaun Elliot (6’2 233) Arizona State

+ Quick to diagnose and react
+ Good run defender that had a 79.3 run defense grade in 2025
+ Highly productive with 98 tackles and 7 sacks during the 2025 season
+ Pursuit speed
+ Disengaging from blocks
+ Physical finisher
+ Over 2,300… pic.twitter.com/ii20NhXNaJ

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 15, 2026

150. Trey Zuhn III, OL, Texas A&M

151. Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati

152. Anez Cooper, OG, Miami

Anez Cooper (6’6 337) Miami

+ Massive frame
+ Road grader in the run game
+ Ability to reset and re-anchor in pass protection
+ Just 12 pressures allowed in 2025, including the playoffs
+ Pop in his hands
+ Durability with over 3,100 snaps
+ 78.9 pass block grade in 2025

-… pic.twitter.com/uIKenvwnhM

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 29, 2026

153. Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame

154. Nadame Tucker, DE, Western Michigan

Nadame Tucker (6’3 250) Western Michigan

+ Quick first step
+ Non-stop pursuit and effort
+ Good foundation of rush moves
+ 14.5 sacks with 61 pressures and a 93.3 pass rush grade in 2025
+ Impressed on day one of Senior Bowl practices

– Will turn 26 years old in June
-… pic.twitter.com/FDefMzueyj

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

155. Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M

156. Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama

157. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State

VJ Payne (6’3 210) Kansas State

+ Competitive at the catch point
+ 81-inch wingspan
+ Just a 47.2% completion rate allowed against him in 2025
+ 74.1 coverage grade
+ Over 2,400 snaps played
+ Open field tackling

– Can get handsy down the field and had 5 penalties in 2024 (2… pic.twitter.com/AR9UQzOZdg

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 6, 2026

158. Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston

159. Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan

Rayshaun Benny (6’3 300) Michigan

+ Power at the point of attack
+ Just a 4.6% missed tackle rate for his career
+ Quick first step
+ Adept at getting his hands in passing lanes
+Plays bigger and more physical against the run than his size would suggest

– Limited career sack… pic.twitter.com/1UV59BB4d4

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 9, 2026

160. Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama

161. Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU

162. JC Davis, OL, Illinois

163. Landon Robinson, DT, Navy

Landon Robinson vs. Tulane https://t.co/WhuFc6qF3C pic.twitter.com/UrFn0yqgxP

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 18, 2026

164. Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas

165. Lewis Bond, WR, Boston College

166. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

167. Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech

Cole Wisniewski (6’3 214) Texas Tech

+ Punishing tackler
+ Quick to diagnose and react
+ Versatility to play in the box or at either safety spot
+ 87.2 run defense grade in 2025
+ Ideal size and length
+ Special teams’ experience
+ Almost 2,300 career snaps played
+ 80.6… pic.twitter.com/MMkQkQaZ6C

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 26, 2026

168. Adam Randall, RB, Clemson

169. Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State

170. Logan Taylor, OL, Boston College

Logan Taylor (6’6 305) Boston College

+ Has played snaps at every spot except for center with over 1,600 at LT, over 700 at LG, over 500 at RG, and almost 200 more at RT
+ Consistent technician
+ Great length with 34 3/8” arms
+ Ability to marry his hands and feet
+ 71.4 PBLK… pic.twitter.com/oRM6ocar0G

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 1, 2026

171. Pat Coogan, OC, Indiana

172. Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky

173. Max Lllewellyn, DE, Iowa

Max Llewellyn (6’5 263) Iowa

+ Career highs with 45 pressures and 6.5 sacks during the 2025 season
+ 86.1 pass rush grade
+ Impressive spin move
+ 24.5% win rate on true pass sets
+ High effort player
+ Consistently gets his hands in passing lanes and looks to knock the ball… pic.twitter.com/NlEqcqBVba

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 24, 2026

174. Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah

175. Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon

Bryce Boettcher (6’1 227) Oregon

+ Two-sport athlete that was drafted by the Astros in the 13th round
+ 78.3 coverage grade in 2025
+ Special teams’ staple
+ Football IQ
+ Awareness/instincts
+ Physicality against the run
+ Reliable open field tackler

– Could add some mass to… pic.twitter.com/DJhoah4QAZ

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

176. Carson Beck, QB, Miami

177. Keagen Trost, OL, Missouri

Keagen Trost (6’4 316) Missouri

+ Getting to and sealing off defenders at the second level
+ Strike timing
+ Has taken snap at every spot on the offensive line except for center
+ Over 2,700 career snaps played
+ Maintains good pad level
+ 91.4 run block grade and an 85.4 pass… pic.twitter.com/47q3Ml7Fbo

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 7, 2026

178. Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa

179. DJ Campbell, OG, Texas

DJ Campbell (6’2 321) Texas

+ Three-year starter
+ Natural leverage
+ Physical in the run game
+ Durability with over 800 snaps played in each of the last 3 seasons
+ Seeks contact in pass protection
+ 77.6 pass block grade in 2025

– 25 career penalties with 10 of them coming… pic.twitter.com/npGiJeKERu

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 30, 2026

180. Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M

181. J’Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia

182. Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati

183. Devon Marshall, CB, NC State

184. Aaron Graves, DT, Iowa

Aaron Graves (6’4” 300 lbs.) Iowa

+ Relentless effort
+ Wrestling background
+ 20.9% win rate on true pass sets
+ Good foundation of rush moves
+Active hands

– 16.7% missed tackle rate in 2024
– Needs to add weight to his frame to hold up better as a run defender
– 4.3% stop… pic.twitter.com/34iJkcJ5mH

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) December 28, 2025

185. Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss

186. Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama

187. Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor

Josh Cameron (6’1 220) Baylor

+ Thick build with a strong lower body he uses to break through arm tackles for yards after the catch
+ Punt return ability
+ 19 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons
+ Former walk-on turned top receiver on the team at Baylor
+ Quick… pic.twitter.com/WsTc88SCgG

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) March 15, 2026

188. Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss

189. Micah Morris, OG, Georgia

190. Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

Harold Perkins Jr. (6’1 220) LSU

+ Explosiveness getting downhill
+ Versatility and experience playing linebacker and edge
+ Elite athleticism
+ 88 career pressures
+ 17 career sacks
+ Impressive closing speed
+ Pass rushing instincts

– 18.8% missed tackle rate for his… pic.twitter.com/A0Ntfpr2Bt

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 13, 2026

191. Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech

192. Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina

193. Isaiah World, OL, Oregon

194. Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia

195. Vincent Anthony Jr., DE, Duke

196. Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OL, Wake Forest

197. Logan Fano, DE, Utah

Logan Fano (6’5 260) Utah

+ Ideal frame for an edge
+ 76.8 run defense grade
+ Diagnosing as a run defender
+ 24.5% win rate on true pass sets
+ 1,300 snaps played in last 3 years
+ Football family with his brother Spencer and four uncles that played in the league

– ACL… pic.twitter.com/RWoNADtx9o

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 21, 2026

198. Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

199. Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo

Red Murdock (6’1 236) Buffalo

+ Tone-setter physicality
+ Highly productive with almost 300 tackles over the past two seasons
+ NCAA record 17 forced fumbles
+ Quick to diagnose and react
+ 91.3 run defense grade in 2025
+ Non-stop motor
+ Almost 2,200 career snaps played
+… pic.twitter.com/KhtghsmgOV

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 24, 2026

200. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati

201. Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida

I don’t know what Tyreak Sapp’s ceiling can be in the NFL because his limitations so far as a pass rusher but he should be able to fill a role as a stout run defender that will play in the league for years. His 12.1% Stop percentage was among the highest in all of College… pic.twitter.com/HTUihh9YiO

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) July 15, 2025

202. J’Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia

203. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson

204. Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma

205. Harrison Wallace III, WR, Ole Miss

206. Terion Stewart, RB, Virginia Tech

One of my favorite day three running back prospects is Terion Stewart. Thickly built back with a low center of gravity and good contact balance. Older player with limited receiving production. pic.twitter.com/WrTcl8NRBX

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 6, 2026

207. Luke Petitbon, OC, Florida State

208. Mason Reiger, DE, Wisconsin

209. TJ Hall, CB, Iowa

210. Barion Brown, WR, LSU

211. Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M

212. Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU

213. Louis Moore, S, Indiana

214. DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson

215. Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech

Skyler Gill-Howard (6’1 290) Texas Tech

+ Natural leverage with quick feet
+ 90.0 pass rush grade in 2025
+ 5 sacks in 2024
+ Wrestling background and started his college football career walking on to play linebacker in Division II
+ Impressive effort
+ Explosive off the snap… pic.twitter.com/1JzEAg0O0U

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 20, 2026

216. Dae’quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss

217. Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana

218. Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

219. Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama

220. Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA

Robert Henry Jr. (5’9 197) UTSA

+ Shifty playmaker
+ Among the leaders in college football with 4.22 yards after contact per rushing attempt in 2025
+ Burst through the line
+ Decisive runner
+ 6.9 yards per carry in 2025
+ Over 1,000 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns in… pic.twitter.com/naqkYuzOIA

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 10, 2026

221. CJ Daniels, WR, Miami

222. Collin Wright, CB, Stanford

223. Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Oklahoma

224. Jager Burton, OC, Kentucky

225. Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan

226. Jeremiah Wright, OG, Auburn

Jeremiah Wright (6’5 340) Auburn

+ Thick build
+ Upper body strength
+ Violent intentions
+ Over 2,000 snaps played
+ Stout base
+ Heavy hands
+ Competitive nature
+ 33 5/8” arm length

– Lateral movement
– Lacks elite athleticism
– Gave up 22 pressures and 5 sacks during… pic.twitter.com/9fuWYVjPNE

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 1, 2026

227. Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati

228. Ethan Burke, DE, Texas

229. Miles Scott, S, Illinois

230. Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana

231. Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

232. Alex Harkey, OG, Oregon

233. Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon

234. Cole Brevard, DT, Texas

Cole Brevard (6’3 352) Texas

+ Space eater in the middle
+ Gap control
+ Brute strength
+ Handling double teams
+ Stack and shed strength
+ Stout anchor
+ Bull rush power
+ 71.6 run defense grade in 2025

– 18.8% missed tackle rate in 2025
– Limited pass rush arsenal
– Just 2.5… pic.twitter.com/AMw7qbuOGK

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 31, 2026

235. Josh Moten, CB, Southern Miss

236. Cameron Robertson, DE, SMU

237. Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech

238. Wade Woodaz, LB, Clemson

Wade Woodaz (6’3 235) Clemson

+ Versatility as a former safety
+ 22 pressures in 2024
+ Over 1,800 snaps played
+ Coverage ability (73.8 grade)
+ Awareness against the run
+ Rangy athlete
+ Spying the quarterback

– Shoulder surgery toward the end of the 2025 season
– Still… pic.twitter.com/CA75aypBYU

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 3, 2026

239. Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy

240. Dane Key, WR, Kentucky

241. John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming

242. Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor

243. Lander Barton, LB, Utah

Lander Barton (6’4 236) Utah

+ Awareness against the run
+ Solid ball skills with five career interceptions and has played some tight end for Utah
+ 64 career pressures
+ Closing speed
+ Football intelligence
+ Lateral movement skills

– Disengaging from blocks
– Leg injury… pic.twitter.com/p4dFwGHcQA

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

244. Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M

245. Wesley Williams, DE, Duke

246. Isaiah Nwokobia, S, SMU

247. Jack Kelly, LB, BYU

248. Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech

249. Eric Gentry, LB, USC

Eric Gentry (6’6 221) USC

+ Arm length and wingspan
+ Solid career sack production
+ Versatility to play off-ball linebacker and line up on the edge
+ Disrupting passing lanes
+ Good agility for his height
+ Pursuit speed
+ High effort player

– Slight frame at 221 pounds
– Took… pic.twitter.com/bLCaAJHaBw

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

250. Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas

251. Travis Burke, OT, Memphis

Travis Burke (6’9 325) Memphis

Burke has great size and plays to the whistle with physicality. He has played almost 3,000 career snaps between Gardner-Webb, FIU, and Memphis. The right tackle prospect had an 81.5 pass blocking grade, along with an 84.2 run defense grade during… pic.twitter.com/zebduSUnc4

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 26, 2026

252. Brady Wilson OC, Virginia

253. David Gusta, DT, Kentucky

254. Ceyair Wright, CB, Nebraska

255. Dalton Johnson, S, Arizona

256. Josh Thompson, OG, LSU

Josh Thompson (6’4 307) LSU

+ Quick feet
+ Squaring up defenders on the move
+ Allowed just 8 pressures in 2024 at Northwestern and 7 in 2025 at LSU
+ Versatility to play both guard spots and right tackle
+ 83.8 pass block grade in 2025
+ 0 sacks allowed during the last two… pic.twitter.com/HdRBQSNFKc

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 30, 2026

257. Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa

258. Kobe Baynes, OG, Kansas

259. Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU

260. Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech

261. Isaiah Smith, DE, SMU

Isaiah Smith (6’4 248) SMU

Has improved his number of pressures and sacks each season, culminating with 48 pressures and 8.5 sacks in 2025
Non-stop motor and pursuit
79.7 run defense grade in 2025
Reliable tackler with just a 7.1% career missed tackle rate
23… pic.twitter.com/0s7CwFzDfi

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 12, 2026

262 Toriana Pride, CB, Missouri

263. Rene Konga, DT, Louisville

Rene Konga (6’4 300) Louisville

+ 40 pressures over past two years
+ 25.2% win rate on true pass sets
+ Alignment versatility
+ Relentless effort
+ Good hand use to shed blocks

– 18.1% career missed tackle rate
– Lacks elite lower body strength
– Game-to-game consistency… pic.twitter.com/Eigg8RqVBG

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 20, 2026

264. Andre Fuller, CB, Toledo

265. Luke Altmyer, QB, Illinois

266. Jam Miller, RB, Alabama

267. Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State

Looking forward to seeing defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland at the Shrine Bowl this coming week. He is a player that has put on weight to move to defensive tackle from defensive end since being at NC State. He is a strong run defender that rarely misses a tackle. He also feeds… pic.twitter.com/HveeSaa4ps

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

268. Micah Pettus, OT, Florida State

269. Tanoa Togiai, OG, Utah

270. Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech

271. Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina

272. Trey Moore, DE/LB, Texas

273. Joshua Braun, OG, Kentucky

274. Jaydn Ott, RB, Oklahoma

Jaydn Ott was highly productive in 2022 and 2023 but an injury early in the season limited his effectiveness in 2024. He is transferring to Oklahoma this year and should be a big part of a revamped Offense. He has great vision and cutting ability with good burst and patience… pic.twitter.com/8wGMKEIjh5

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) August 15, 2025

275. Lorenzo Styles Jr., CB, Ohio State

276. Avery Smith, CB, Toledo

277. Desmond Reid, RB, Pittsburgh

278. Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State

279. Nick Andersen, S, Wake Forest

Nick Andersen (5’11 197) Wake Forest

+ Anticipation
+ Over 3,100 snaps played
+ 88.3 coverage grade in 2025
+ 81.0 run defense grade with just a 9.3% missed tackle rate
+ Toughness and leadership qualities
+ 8 career interceptions

– Sixth-year senior
– Missed all of 2022 with… pic.twitter.com/1K7jUwuhWU

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 3, 2026

280. Nolan Rucci, OT, Penn State

281. Chase Roberts, WR, BYU

282. Lake McRee, TE, USC

283. Deven Eastern, DT, Minnesota

284. Patrick Payton, DE, LSU

Patrick Payton was a dawg in this game versus Duke in 2023. Had a bit of a down season statistically last year and will be transferring to LSU this season. I love the length and bend he has. pic.twitter.com/VZBg6wOaM4

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) August 2, 2025

285. Jack Velling, TE, Michigan State

286. Bryce Foster, OC, Kansas

287. Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia

288. Xavian Sorey Jr., LB, Arkansas

289. DQ Smith, S, South Carolina

290. Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin

291. Jalen Catalon, S, Missouri

292. Haynes King, QB, Georgia Tech

293. Amari McNeill, DT, Colorado

294. Stephen Daley, DL, Indiana

295. A’Marion McCoy, CB, Boise State

296. Arden Walker, DE, Colorado

297. J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida

298. Tawee Walker, RB, Cincinnati

299. Caullin Lacy, WR, Louisville

300. Marvin Jones Jr., DE, Oklahoma

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...626/top-prospects-ranking-draft-needs-targets