James Rapien

Joined: Apr 5, 2020

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals OnSI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) drives in to score a touchdown after pulling in a pass from Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee Tech in Athens, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

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Joe Burrow Gets Another Weapon as Cincinnati Bengals Add Big and Physical Wide Receiver in Fourth Round of 2026 NFL Draft.

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Auburn offensive lineman Connor Lew (OL32) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Bolster Offensive Line, Take Center Connor Lew in 2026 NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals Assistant General Manger Mike Potts speaks with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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Bengals Trade Down in Fourth Round, Improve Draft Position in Pick Swap With Jets

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh linebacker Kyle Louis (LB16) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals have five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two in the sixth and two in the seventh rounds. Here's a list of their top needs and possible targets at each position.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington defensive back Tacario Davis (DB05) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Bengals Bolster Secondary, Take Cornerback Tacario Davis With 72nd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Cashius Howell (DL41) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Bolster Pass Rush, Take Edge Rusher Cashius Howell With 41st Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks about newly signed defense tackle Dexter Lawrence in a press conference at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, April 20, 2026.

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Identifying the Cincinnati Bengals Biggest Draft Needs and Most Likely Picks on Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) celebrates after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

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Projecting the Bengals' Big Board for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati Has Plenty of Needs and There's Reason to Think They'll Bolster Their Defense in the Second Round.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (DB20) speaks to media members during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to address their defense in round two of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the one question that could define their draft plans.

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After Standing Pat, Bengals Could Land a Steal in Round 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

Newly signed Cincinnati Bengals defense tackle Dexter Lawrence speaks in a press conference for the first time since joining the team at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, April 20, 2026.

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Could the Bengals surprise everyone and trade back into the first round on Thursday night? Here's why they Could Make Another Splash in NFL Draft After Dexter Lawrence Trade

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson (DB17) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals’ Top Round 2 Targets in 2026 NFL Draft Revealed

James Rapien

Joined: Apr 5, 2020

Inside Look at Bengals’ Decision to Draft Colbie Young in Round 4

Biggest Takeaways From the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Class

Cincinnati Bengals Take Weapon and Popular Fan Favorite Landon Robinson in NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals Continue to Bolster O-Line, Select Brian Parker II in Sixth Round

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Bengals Address Offense in Fourth Round, Take Georgia Receiver Colbie Young

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Cincinnati Bengals Bolster Offensive Line, Take Center Connor Lew in 2026 NFL Draft

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Bengals Trade Down in Fourth Round, Improve Draft Position in Pick Swap With Jets

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Cincinnati Bengals’ Biggest Remaining Needs and Top Targets Heading Into Day 3

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Bengals Bolster Secondary, Take Cornerback Tacario Davis With 72nd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

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Bengals Bolster Pass Rush, Take Edge Rusher Cashius Howell With 41st Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

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Cincinnati Bengals' Biggest Draft Needs and Most Likely Picks on Day Two

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Projecting the Bengals' Big Board for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

One Question That Could Define Bengals’ Plans on Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

After Standing Pat, Bengals Could Land a Steal in Round 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

Bengals Could Make Another Splash in NFL Draft After Dexter Lawrence Trade

Bengals’ Top Round 2 Targets in 2026 NFL Draft Revealed