Bengals Strengthen O-Line with Parker, Lew Draft Picks

0:00On April 25, the Bengals keep beefing up their offensive line in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing Duke Tackle Brian Parker at pick number. 189 on Saturday. This comes right after they snagged Auburn Center Conor Lew in the fourth round, doubling down to fix that union. Parker hails from right here in Cincinnati out of St Xavier High School, standing 6 foot 5 and 309 pounds. He logged over 2,300 snaps at Tackle for the Blue Devils, but he's got center reps too and ranks high as a versatile prospect. Scout see him as a tough, smart athlete who could back up at guard or center, maybe even start down the line if things click. He's not overpowering every defender, but his motor and brains scream long-term NFL depth for coach Scott Peters. Meanwhile the Bengals may move earlier, trading with the jets in the fourth to land Lew and Georgia Whiteout, Colby Young after adding edge rusher. Cassius Howe in Washington corner, Takario Davis on day 2.

1:02Head coach Zach Taylor lit up the draft room, calling it a steal for targeted talents. With their line starters locked in, these picks give Cincinnati real developmental juice moving forward, setting up a stronger trench war next season. I'm Corey with the story. That's your NFL news today update, AI powered and always on.