Cincinnati Bengals draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After trading for Dexter Lawrence, moving the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals don’t have a first-round pick. Cincinnati will not make its first selection until pick No. 41 in the second round.
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While moving the No. 10 pick made sense, the Bengals will now be tasked with making the right decisions in the later rounds.
The Bengals made their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Cashius Howell.
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Round 2, Pick No. 41 – EDGE Cashius Howell
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Round 3, Pick No. 72
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Round 4, Pick No. 110
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Round 6, Pick No. 189
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Round 6, Pick No. 199
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Round 7, Pick No. 221
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Round 7, Pick No. 226
I’d still expect the Bengals to look for defensive help, especially at corner.
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Linebacker: The Bengals have needs on both sides of the football, but the biggest is at the linebacker position. Rodriguez would fit that.
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Corner: Adding a cornerback would be a wise decision for the Bengals, and there are some talented ones who could be available in Round 2.
