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Bengals expecting immediate impact from rookie DTs
After losing D.J. Reader in free agency, the Cincinnati Bengals went out and got two defensive tackles to replace him in the 2024 NFL Draft. Both selected on Day 2, Michigan's Kris Jenkins and Texas A&M's McKinnley Jackson have an opportunity in front of them.
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Cincinnati Draft Picks
Amarius
Mims
1
Rnd
18
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 11
- School: Georgia
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 340
Expert Commentary
Love this pick! Mims did not play a whole bunch of football in college due to injury and depth, but he is not lacking for talent and skill. He has the size at 6-foot-8 and 340 pounds with the technique of the purest pass protectors in the NFL. If he can stay healthy, he’ll have no problem assimilating to the NFL.
Kris
Jenkins
2
Rnd
17
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 71
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 299
Expert Commentary
Jenkins is a solid defensive lineman who can play all over the line, but might not be a true standout at any position. Still, Jenkins has the talent and opportunity to develop into a steady presence for the Bengals.
Jermaine
Burton
3
Rnd
16
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 196
Expert Commentary
Burton is extremely talented, but had some character red flags this offseason. He’s the perfect guy to pair with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase for the long term — and maybe Tee Higgins, too? Regardless, Burton can make big plays happen downfield.
McKinnley
Jackson
3
Rnd
33
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: Texas A&M
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 326
Expert Commentary
The Bengals needed defensive line depth and might have found that with the steady Jackson from Texas A&M.
Erick
All
4
Rnd
15
Pk
TE
Position
- School: Iowa
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 252
Josh
Newton
5
Rnd
14
Pk
CB
Position
- School: TCU
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 190
Tanner
McLachlan
6
Rnd
18
Pk
TE
Position
- School: Arizona
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 244
Cedric
Johnson
6
Rnd
38
Pk
DE
Position
- School: Mississippi
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 260
Daijahn
Anthony
7
Rnd
4
Pk
S
Position
- School: Mississippi
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 205
Matt
Lee
7
Rnd
17
Pk
C
Position
- School: Miami (FL)
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 301
AFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- z
- - Clinched Home Field
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