Cincinnati Bengals sign 5 NFL Draft picks and 10 undrafted free agents

Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen defensive tackle Landon Robinson (96) runs on na fake punt during the second half against the Army Black Knights at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals today signed five selections from the 2026 NFL Draft: Offensive center Connor Lew, wide receiver Colbie Young, offensive tackle Brian Parker II, tight end Jack Endries, and defensive tackle Landon Robinson. Cincinnati also signed 10 college free agents.

Lew (6-4, 310) was selected in the fourth round (128th overall) out of Auburn University. He played in 31 career games with 25 starts at center over three seasons (2023-25) with the Tigers.

Young (6-4, 218) was also a fourth-round pick (140th overall) out of the University of Georgia. He began his career at the University of Miami (Fla.) from 2022-23, then spent the ’23-24 seasons with the Bulldogs. He totaled 116 career receptions for 1437 yards and 13 TDs.

Parker (6-5, 310) was a sixth-round pick (189th overall) out of Duke University. He played in 40 games with 33 starts for the Blue Devils, including 26 consecutive starts to close out his career. He earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in each of his final two seasons, and in 2025 was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press.

Endries (6-5, 245) was taken in the seventh round (221st overall) out of the University of Texas. He played his first two collegiate seasons (2023-24) at the University of California, then transferred to Texas for the ’25 campaign. In 39 career games (all starts), he caught 124 passes for 1376 yards and seven TDs.

Robinson (6-0, 295) also was a seventh-round pick (226th) out of the U.S. Naval Academy. In 38 career games with 26 starts at Navy, he recorded 153 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, 14.5 sacks, two FFs, one FR, and one blocked kick. He was named first-team All-American Athletic Conference in each of his final two seasons, and in 2025, collected AAC Defensive Player of the Year, along with AP first-team All-America honors.