In the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals continued to focus on the defense. But they sent a clear message that they’re not as worried about their young linebackers as outsiders are.

So far, the Bengals have drafted a pass rusher and a corner. The have a fourth round pick, two six rounders, and two seventh rounders. So how do experts think they’ll use them on Day 3?

A to Z Sports – LB Jaden Dugger, Louisiana-Lafayette

Fantasy Pros – DL Jordan van den Berg, Georgia Tech

A to Z Sports – S Wydette Williams Jr., Mississippi