Jeff Blake-Imagn Images Draft expert Kent Lee Platte breaks down the selections of A lot of fans were left scratching their heads when the Cincinnati Bengals selected a 25-year-old linebacker in the second round, taking Demetrius Knight Jr. out of South Carolina. Then, two rounds later, the Bengals double-dipped at linebacker, taking Barrett Carter out of Clemson. So … [Read more...] about Here’s why the Bengals drafted two linebackers in the first four rounds
Bengals News (4/28): Demetrius Knight Jr. talks about delivery-driver past
Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bengals new linebacker has always delivered. Bengals 2025 NFL Draft NotebookThe first three rounds were uncommonly impactful in recent club history with two potential Opening Day starters and a rotational regular. The sense is the trio of players they grabbed on Saturday's last day of the draft were ranked … [Read more...] about Bengals News (4/28): Demetrius Knight Jr. talks about delivery-driver past
The real reason Shemar Stewart wasn’t productive in college
Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Draft analysis Kent Lee Platte provides hope the Bengals made the right decision. You’ve heard it a lot by now: the Cincinnati Bengals used the 17th overall pick on a pass rusher who had 4.5 sacks in college. What were they thinking?! Of course, you’ve also probably heard that Shemar Stewart had perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score (RAS), … [Read more...] about The real reason Shemar Stewart wasn’t productive in college
14 winners and 6 losers from the Bengals’ 2025 draft class
Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cincinnati stuck with six picks and is finalizing its UDFA group, as they look for another championship run in 2025. However, with new additions come both beneficiaries and those whose roster chances potentially dwindle. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 draft class has been met with a myriad of opinions, but … [Read more...] about 14 winners and 6 losers from the Bengals’ 2025 draft class
Breaking down the Bengals’ selection of Dylan Fairchild in Round 3
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Here’s what Amarius Mims’ former teammate can bring to the offensive line. With the No. 81 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals turned their focus to the offensive line and selected Georgia Bulldogs guard Dylan Fairchild. The two-year starter, who was teammates with Amarius Mims while at Georgia, will come to Cincinnati … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Bengals’ selection of Dylan Fairchild in Round 3