Bengals Draft: Lawrence, Howell, & Line Help

0:00On April 28th, the Cincinnati Bengals wrapped their 2026 NFL draft by adding seven fresh faces, starting with a blockbuster trade-of. Their number 10 overall pick to the New York Giants for defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence to fix their front-four issues. They kicked off selections with Texas A&M defensive end Cassia's Howe, the 2025 SEC defensive player of the year who racked up 11. 0.5 sacks last season, linking up with his old Aggie teammate Shamar Stewart on the line. Next came Washington defensive back to Cario Davis in Round 3, a tackler with two picks who could start right away and flip last year's defensive. Struggles, while Round 4 brought Auburn's center Connor Lew to protect Joe Burrow after his captain-led star got cut short by injury. Cincinnati doubled down on offense with Georgia White receiver Colby Young, a six-foot-three speedster with solid college production for depth. Duke, offensive lineman Brian Parker as a potential starter project and Texas tight-in jack injuries who impressed at the combine.

1:04They closed strong in the seventh with Navy's undersize but sack-happy defensive lineman Landon Robinson rounding out a draft loaded with line help that has fans buzzing about a tougher Bengal squad ready to compete. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.