Bengals Grab Young Talent, Despite Off-Field Hurdles

0:00It's April 25, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The Bengal Snag Georgia-Wire receiver Colby Young, with the final pick of the fourth round, number 140 overall. He had the skills to go higher, but an off-field incident held him back. Coach Zach Taylor called him a perfect fit next to their current receivers, a big target for Joe Burrow, with a huge catch radius. That trouble came last year, when Young got arrested on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. He missed nine games to end the season because of it, but his accuser recanted. Charges got dropped, and he pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct back in January 2025. Young wrapped up probation after 12 months, paid a $500 fine, and completed a family violence program. Taylor stressed the team did full due diligence, talking to everyone who vows for him, including Georgia coaches, who brought him back to play.

1:00On top of that, Young dealt with a fractured left fibula and torn ligament last season, missing six games after surgery. Still, he ended strong with 26 catches for 350 A yards and a touchdown. Sounds like the Bengals see a steal here, ready to plug him into the mix and let Burrow cook with another weapon in the arsenal.