The 2026 NFL Draftwill take place in April, andthe Bengals will have the 10th pick in the first round. We've rounded up the latest projections from media outlets across the league to give you a look at who could be joining the Bengals this year.

S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

NFL.com - Bucky Brooks

"Adding a multi-faceted playmaker to the lineup would go a long way to boosting this unit, and Downs is a high-IQ defender who excels near the box or in the deep half as a playmaking specialist."

CBS Sports - Blake Brockermeyer

"Caleb Downs is a high-IQ leader who excels in both phases. He can erase tight ends, play in the box as a run stuffer and is an excellent tackler in space."

DT Peter Woods, Clemson

Pro Football Focus - Dalton Wasserman

"Woods experienced a down season in 2025, but he earned PFF grades above 83.0 in each of the two prior years."

CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah

"McCoy missed the 2025 season due to injury, but his 2024 tape was outstanding. He's squarely in the mix to be the top CB in the draft."

EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech

USA Today - Ayrton Ostly

"You couldn't find a more productive pass rusher in the FBS than Bailey in 2025."

CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

WalterFootball.com - Charlie Campbell

"Delane had 45 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up in 2025. Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level."

Yahoo Sports - Charles McDonald

EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn

The Athletic - Nick Baumgardner

"Faulk, one of the youngest prospects in the class, is a freaky talent at 6 feet 6 and 285 pounds."

DAZN - Jason Abbey

"Faulk not only fills a need but also has the ceiling to become the best of the young Cincy's edges in time."