Bengals Draft Colbie Young, Late-Round Gamble

0:00On April 25th, the Bengals wrapped up their fourth round in the 2026 draft by snagging Georgia wide receiver Colby Young at the 1, 140th overall pick. This 6 foot 4, 218 pound target had a solid but injury short and senior year with 26 catches for 300. 58 yards and one touchdown before a broken leg sidelined him. Young transferred to the Bulldogs for Miami in 2024, dealing with some ups and downs including off-field charges for battery and assault that got dropped. Still, his size and skills make him a intriguing late round gamble for Cincinnati. Draft experts are calling this a reach with Young sitting at 233rd on the consensus big board and 32nd among receivers. He got a C-grade right away and folks figured he'd still be around much later for the Bengals, maybe even into the fifth. Meanwhile, the team has leaned heavy on defense this off season, prioritizing pass rushers

1:00and physical play up front as assistant GM Tray Brown explained, this March their second straight offensive pick adding some receiver depth to the mix. Young steps into battle for a backup spot right away, bringing that big body potential to a Bengal squad eyeing contention. Could be a steal if he stays healthy and balls out. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.