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Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals have eight picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a full seven-round mock draft where the Bengals can address their defensive needs, and take some flyers on skill positions in the later rounds.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals have eight picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a full seven-round mock draft where the Bengals can address their defensive needs, and take some flyers on skill positions in the later rounds.

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