Cincinnati Bengals Mock Draft
National Football League Mock Draft • 2026 Season
Cincinnati Bengals Draft Analysis
Joe Burrow can't carry the franchise alone, and after a 6-11 season that wasted another year of his prime, the Bengals desperately need to upgrade the defensive line and offensive protection. Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami, the 6-2, 268-pound defensive end who wins with sheer physicality and a devastating spin move, would give Cincinnati a legitimate run-stopper who can collapse the pocket. His floor is a starting 4-3 end; his ceiling is an All-Pro whose power disrupts everything.
Alternatively, if the Bengals prioritize protecting Burrow, an offensive lineman like Francis Mauigoa or interior option Tyler Proctor could provide the kind of reliable pass protection the franchise has been promising its quarterback since the Super Bowl run. Burrow has been sacked 150 times over the last three seasons - a number that borders on organizational malpractice. Whether it's a defensive anchor or a blindside protector, Cincinnati needs its No. 10 pick to produce a starter who changes the trajectory of games, not just fills a roster spot.
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2026 Draft Picks
7 picks · NFL Draft
Pick #10(#10 overall)
Pick #9(#41 overall)
Pick #8(#72 overall)
Pick #10(#110 overall)
Pick #8(#189 overall)
+2 more picks in rounds 6, 7
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Draft History
314 picks · 1990–2025
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