No matter how you feel about the players, the Cincinnati Bengals absolutely took care of their biggest needs through three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft. A right tackle of the future, two run-stuffing defensive tackles, and a vertical threat at wide receiver are all on the roster now.
With the second of two picks in the third round, the Cincinnati Bengals round out Day 2 of the NFL Draft by selecting McKinnley Jackson with the 97th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the first of two picks in the third round, the Cincinnati Bengals added Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton to their offense with the 80th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said the team was comfortable with drafting former Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton despite off-field concerns.
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The Bengals took the Alabama wide receiver with some off-field concerns but sky-high upside at pick 80.
It seemed inevitable that the Bengals would take a wide receiver in the 2024 Draft with Tee Higgins on the franchise tag and Tyler Boyd leaving in free agency.
Arguably, a wide receiver selection is going to play more than a draft pick in any other position. The board fell just right, and the Bengals were able to add a wide receiver at pick 80, their...
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The Bengals are reshaping the defensive tackle position, and that continues at pick 97 with the Texas A&M nose tackle.
The Cincinnati Bengals lost DJ Reader in the offseason, and they replaced him with Sheldon Rankins in free agency.
Rankins is a similar tier of player, but very different as more of a pass rusher who is not a great run defender. With that in mind, the Bengals seemed locked in to going nose tackle sometime in the...
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The Bengals definitely took note of their 2023 defensive issues as they approached this year’s draft.
With the 97th pick (their second one in the third round) in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson out of Texas A&M.
Jackson was their second interior defensive line pick of the class after Cincinnati selected Kris Jenkins, Jr. in the second round.
What are the Bengals getting in Jackson?In short, size...
HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 326 HAND: 10" ARM: 33?" WINGSPAN: 80¼" 40-YARD DASH: 5.26 3-CONE: SHUTTLE: VERTICAL: 23" BROAD: 8'10" POSITIVES — Impressive get-off for…
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The Bengals attacked WR in Round 3 and snagged a potential game-breaker.
The Cincinnati Bengals addressed another position group that needed some reinforcements in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
With pick number 80, the Bengals selected Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton.
Burton has had some off-the-field issues that caused him to fall way down draft boards, but if a team can provide the right culture, the guy can flat-out play and contribute...
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The Bengals find their hopeful DJ Reader replacement.
With the 97th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select Texas A&M Aggies nose tackle McKinnley Jackson. This was a compensatory pick for losing Jessie Bates in the 2023 offseason.
The 6-foot-1, 326-pound Jackson was a two-time team captain and full-time starter in 20 games over the past two years.
Last season, Jackson recorded 27 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks while...
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Burrow gets another weapon.
With the 80th pick in the NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals landed a dynamic wide receiver in Alabama’s Jermaine Burton.
Could Burton be the next Alabama receiver to become an NFL star?
What are the Bengals getting in Burton?Although he is only six feet tall. Burton has long arms and will go up and get the ball in contested situations. He tested extremely well, running a 4.45 40 and displaying explosive...
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Some more winners and losers from the second day of the draft!
Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cincinnati Bengals have added Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins with the No. 49 overall pick, Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton with the No. 80 overall pick, and with the No. 97 pick, they selected Texas A&M defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson.
Here are some more winners and losers, this time from the second and third...
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Interesting choices.
Round 3 of the NFL Draft has concluded for the Cincinnati Bengals.
With two selections, the Bengals chose to go with Jermaine Burton out of The University of Alabama and then get back to the trenches with Texas A&M defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Burton pick:
WITH THE 80TH OVERALL PICK ?? JERMAINE BURTON@IEL_LLC | : NFL Draft on ESPN/ABC/NFLN pic.twitter.com/rmFRDFiNpn
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The Bengals’ first of two third-round picks is a wide receiver.
With the 80th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton. He becomes the third straight national championship winner that Cincinnati has drafted this year after taking Amarius Mims from Georgia and Kris Jenkins from Michigan.
The 6-foot, 196-pound Burton actually began his career at Georgia and was part of the Dawgs’...
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban didn't hold back when discussing Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Amarius Mims during ABC's broadcast of the NFL draft…
HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 196 HAND: 9?" ARM: 31" WINGSPAN: 74?" 40-YARD DASH: 4.45 3-CONE: SHUTTLE: VERTICAL: 38.5" BROAD: 11'1" POSITIVES — Very good acceleration…
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Attacking the trenches.
Night 2 of the NFL Draft is off and running, where the Cincinnati Bengals have selected defensive tackle Kris Jenkins from the University of Michigan Wolverines with the 49th overall pick.
Jenkins comes off a National Championship season with the Wolverines and helps the Bengals fill the void left by the departed D.J. Reader. The Bengals take a Michigan defender in the second round for the second straight season, this time addressing the...
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The Bengals add an instant-impact player at a position of need. Hard to ask for anything more.
Night two of the NFL Draft is underway, as the Cincinnati Bengals look to find a couple more players to add to the rotation.
After going for an offensive tackle in round one in Amarius Mims, the Front Office and Coaching staff decided to address the defensive side of the ball this evening.
With the 49th pick in the second round, the Bengals selected Michigan...
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Another Wolverine turned Bengal.
With the 49th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals took Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Kris Jenkins.
The Bengals love drafting players who have been part of a championship culture and those with a deep family connection to the game. Jenkins checks both of those boxes and fills a need on the defensive line.
What are the Bengals getting in Jenkins?Jenkins is an excellent defensive tackle who...
HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 299 HAND: 9?" ARM: 34" WINGSPAN: 79?" 40-YARD DASH: 4.91 3-CONE: N/A SHUTTLE: 4.78 VERTICAL: 30" BROAD: 9'7" POSITIVES — Against the run,…