Cincinnati Bengals draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals traded their No. 10 pick to acquire Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during the 2026 NFL Draft. They will make their next selections on Day 2, focusing on improving their defense and offensive line.
Key points
- Cincinnati Bengals traded No. 10 pick to acquire Dexter Lawrence
- Lawrence is a Pro Bowl defensive tackle
- Bengals will make picks on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
- Team has needs on defense and offensive line
The Cincinnati Bengals began their 2026 NFL Draft haul last week when they traded for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
Cincinnati sent the No. 10 pick to the Giants to acquire Lawrence, who immediately upgrades the interior defensive line.
The Bengals won't pick until Day 2 but still has needs across the defense and offensive line.
Here's the Bengals' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.
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Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft picks
2nd round, No. 41 overall | Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
- Instant grade: B-plus
- Analysis: Howell's speed off the edge is sorely needed in Cincinnati. The Bengals' front four has gotten significantly better over the last seven days.
3rd round, No. 72 overall |
4th round, No. 110 overall |
6th round, No. 189 overall |
6th round, No. 199 overall (from Detroit via Cleveland) |
7th round, No. 221 overall (from NY Giants via Dallas) |
7th round, No. 226 overall |
Cincinnati Bengals NFL draft history, picks, grades
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025
NFL Draft picks, grades team-by-team
AFC
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets
AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers
NFC
NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders
NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks
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Q&A
What did the Cincinnati Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence?
The Cincinnati Bengals traded their No. 10 pick to the New York Giants to acquire Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
When will the Cincinnati Bengals make their next draft picks?
The Cincinnati Bengals will make their next selections on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What are the Cincinnati Bengals' needs in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Cincinnati Bengals have needs across their defense and offensive line as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft.
