The Cincinnati Bengals selected defensive back Tacario Davis as their third-round pick (72nd overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft. Davis previously played for the University of Washington and Arizona.
Defensive back Tacario Davis of University of Washington is the Cincinnati Bengals' third-round pick (72nd overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Davis, who played last season for the Huskies after playing three seasons at Arizona, is the second player selected by the Bengals in this draft. Earlier, Cincinnati selected edge Cashius Howell in the second round.
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was acquired in a trade with the Giants for the 10th pick of the first round. The Giants selected offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa with that pick.
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Tacario Davis is a 6-foot-4, 195-pound defensive back who played last season for the University of Washington after three seasons at Arizona.
In addition to Tacario Davis, the Bengals selected edge Cashius Howell in the second round and acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence through a trade.
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Defensive back Tacario Davis played last season at Washington after playing his first three seasons at Arizona.
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