Colbie Young drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Draft

TL;DR

Colbie Young was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The wide receiver previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs and has shown potential despite facing injuries and a suspension during his college career.

Key points

Colbie Young drafted by Cincinnati Bengals in the 2026 NFL Draft
Young played for Georgia Bulldogs after transferring from University of Miami
He caught 37 passes for 507 yards and three touchdowns in college
Young ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
He joins a crowded receiver room with Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins

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ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Wide receiver Colbie Young #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs stiff arms Linebacker Justin Jefferson #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 27, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another Georgia Bulldog has found a new home in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wide receiver Colbie Young was taken in the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals. He is the third pass catcher from the Dawgs to be taken in this draft behind Zachariah Branch and Oscar Delp. Young came to Athens in 2024 after a stint at the University of Miami. His 6’4 frame was intriguing for Mike Bobo and the Georgia offense. He quickly became a reliable target for quarterback Carson Beck in one-on-one situations, as he scored his first Bulldog touchdown in week one of the 2024 season against Clemson. During his two seasons in Athens, Young caught 37 passes for 507 yards and three touchdowns. His numbers were limited he suffered during the regular season game against Ole Miss in 2025 and a suspension in 2024 for . Beyond his height, Young has shown flashes of explosiveness. , he ran a 4.49 40-yard dash. His physicality makes him difficult for defensive backs to bring down. He can also be a deep threat for quarterbacks, as he demonstrated often last season for the Bulldogs. Young will be entering a crowded receiver room in Cincinnati, with guys like Jamar Chase and already cemented as ’s top targets. With his tangibles, however, Young could carve out a role for himself with the Bengals as they look to return to the playoffs. We wish Colbie the best of luck as he begins his pro football career!

Q&A

What round was Colbie Young drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Colbie Young was drafted in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

What were Colbie Young's college stats at Georgia?

During his two seasons at Georgia, Colbie Young caught 37 passes for 507 yards and three touchdowns.

Who are the top receivers on the Cincinnati Bengals roster?

The top receivers on the Cincinnati Bengals roster include Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins.