Who will the Bengals pick in round 2, 3 of NFL draft? What to know

TL;DR

The Cincinnati Bengals will make their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in the second round at 7 p.m. They have seven picks overall and need to address several positions, including defensive end and offensive line.

Key points

Bengals' first pick in 2026 NFL Draft is in the second round.
The draft starts at 7 p.m.
Bengals traded their first-round pick to the Giants.
They have seven total picks in the draft.
Key needs include defensive end and offensive line.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to make their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in the second round, which starts at 7 p.m.

The Bengals didn't have a first-round pick after trading the No. 10 overall pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.

Cincinnati has seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and has needs at defensive end, defensive back and linebacker as well as offensive line depth.

Here's everything you need to know for the Bengals in the 2026 NFL Draft:

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Draft picks

Here are the seven picks the Bengals have in the remaining six rounds of the draft:

Round 2, Pick 41Round 3, Pick 72Round 4, Pick 110Round 6, Pick 189Round 6, Pick 199Round 7, Pick 221Round 7, Pick 226

How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft

The second round of the draft begins at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Rounds two and three are tonight with rounds four-through-seven on Saturday, starting at noon.

Who will the Bengals pick in the second round of the NFL draft?

Bengals reporter Kelsey Conway has the Bengals selecting Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez in the second round at No. 41 overall.

From Conway: "... the Bengals didn’t address the linebacker position in free agency despite a glaring need to improve at the position. ... The Bengals used one of their top 30 pre-draft visits on Rodriguez, signaling their interest in him. He’s athletic and versatile, and maybe most importantly, is highly praised for his leadership. He was a two-time team captain at Texas Tech.

Q&A

What time does the Bengals' second round pick start in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Bengals' second round pick starts at 7 p.m.

How many picks do the Bengals have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Bengals have a total of seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What positions do the Bengals need to address in the draft?

The Bengals need to address defensive end, defensive back, linebacker, and offensive line depth.