Bishop Fitzgerald: Bengals' Sleeper Safety for 2026 Draft

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USC Safety Bishop Fitzgerald is flying under the radar heading into the 2026 NFL draft.

Scout see him as a day 3 pick, perfect for a team needing defensive depth.

In a fresh mock draft from analyst Matt Miller, the Bengal snack him at pick 189 in the

sixth round.

Bengal fans know the drill defense woes and Joe Burles injuries have kept them out of

the playoffs since 2022.

Last season hit hard on both fronts, but since that is rebuilding the unit, shipping

out Trey Hendrickson and leaning on younger talent.

Fitzgerald brings that, everywhere he goes, turnovers follow this guy like a shadow.

He's a ball-hawking coverage who still mixes it up against the run, making him a versatile

ad for any secondary.

Bear him with Jordan Battle, who balled out last year with 112 tackles in 4 picks and

you got a nasty safety duo.

Bingles could plug other holes too, while boosting their takeaway game.

This leaper could turn since and that is defense around quick, giving Burrow the protection

he needs to chase rings again.