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Why the Bengals believe Tacario Davis fits their defense so well
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted cornerback Tacario Davis at No. 72 overall, aiming to enhance their defense with his unique physical attributes. Davis, a 6-foot-4 veteran, is expected to compete for the No. 3 cornerback position.
Key points
- Cincinnati Bengals drafted Tacario Davis at No. 72 overall
- Davis is 6-foot-4 with nearly 34-inch arms
- Bengals targeted length at cornerback in the draft
- Team signed several defensive players in free agency
- Davis expected to compete for No. 3 cornerback position
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The Cincinnati Bengals are anchored at cornerback by D.J. Turner II and Dax Hill, but the team needed more. Defensive coordinator Al Golden said the team went into the 2026 NFL Draft targeting length at the position.
The Bengals found their length, as well as other favorable attributes, in the 6-foot-4 , 194-pound Tacario Davis, a three-year veteran of Arizona who played his final college season at Washington. Smith boasts nearly 34-inch arms and a nearly 81-inch wingspan. Golden said he'll arrive to Cincinnati and immediately be in the mix to be the team's No. 3 corner.
The Bengals selected Davis at No. 72 overall in the draft with the idea that he's an uncommon talent with uncommon physical gifts. He's also the latest addition to a defense that the team hopes is revamped after an active offseason in free-agency, plus the use of all of its first three draft picks toward the acquisition of defensive players.
Prior to Davis being selected, the Bengals took edge rusher Cashius Howell at No. 41 overall. Cincinnati used its No. 10 overall draft pick to trade for veteran defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants.
Cincinnati signed Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen and Kyle Dugger in free agency.
Q&A
What are Tacario Davis's physical attributes?
Tacario Davis stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 194 pounds, with nearly 34-inch arms and an 81-inch wingspan.
Why did the Bengals target cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bengals aimed to improve their defense by adding length and talent at the cornerback position, as stated by defensive coordinator Al Golden.
Who did the Bengals select before drafting Tacario Davis?
Before selecting Tacario Davis, the Bengals drafted edge rusher Cashius Howell at No. 41 overall.
What other defensive players did the Bengals acquire in the offseason?
In addition to drafting Davis, the Bengals signed Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Kyle Dugger during free agency.
