The Cincinnati Bengals took a rather balanced approach to the NFL draft, getting started on Day 2 with some defense, then addressing long-term roster concerns.

Of course, the Bengals initially sat at No. 10 in the draft order before trading the selection for Dexter Lawrence.

That blockbuster, generational exit of typical Bengals behavior was an outlier around the draft, though. They stuck to their board, for better or worse, while attacking many of the expected positions.

With the 2026 NFL draft complete, here's a look at Cincinnati's entire draft class and some notables for each.

If there was a strange move for the Bengals, it was leaving their comfort zone when it comes to arm length and a few other measureables with Cashius Howell. But he was super productive in college and could help right away.

With Tacario Davis, the Bengals drafted a massive corner who could be a Tre Flowers-like tight-end stopper right away. Otherwise, they will likely try to develop him as a long-term boundary corner.

Connor Lew, were it not for an injury, might have never made it to the Bengals in the fourth round. He’s a possible long-term starter after the Ted Karras era ends.

The Bengals took a shot on a third wideout and developmental type with Colbie Young, who has a little Tee Higgins to his game at times.

Another offensive lineman, Parker is a former tackle who has the traits necessary to develop into a long-term starter at guard or center. The Bengals continue to build the interior behind Ted Karras.

The depth chart needed help behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample while Erick All comes back from injuries. Jack Endries has a chance to be one of the steals of the draft outright.

Landon Robinson wanted to play for the Bengals. Those Bengals made it happen, securing an interior pass-rusher for the defense at a value that was a steal by about 100 spots on some draft boards.

This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: 2026 Cincinnati Bengals draft class: All 7 picks made