Podcast: The top 10 Bengals targets in the 2026 NFL Draft

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: Ohio Bobcats running back Duncan Brune (6) gets tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the game against the Ohio Bobcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes on September 13, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Cincinnati Bengals have the 10th overall pick in this year’s draft, and despite the fact that Fernando Mendoza is not on their radar and is a lock to go number one, Matt and Willie have compiled their top 10 boards. These are the top 10 players that each of them thinks the Bengals will target in Round 1.

The ball-knowers have kept their lists secret, even from each other. Now, live on the air, they will reveal their independent top 10 lists. Then they will put their big brains together and hash it out until they come up with one definitive list. The official Matt and Willie Big Board will come together right in front of your ears.

There will be discussion over some of the top dawgs, unlikely to make it out of the first hour.

Of course, a plethora of Ohio State Buckeyes will be discussed, mostly if not all on the defensive side of the ball, but you never know who could slide into the conversation. Could there be a surprise Buckeye?

They will top about popular picks like Rueben Bain Jr., Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles. Of course, top cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Mansoor Delane will be brought up as well.

There may also be some surprises.

Where do we think the Bengals will rank linebacker Sonny Styles? What about his teammate Caleb Downs?