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The Cincinnati Bengals did not have a pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Bengals traded their No. 10 overall pick straight up to the New York Giants for 28-year-old defensive tackle
And, despite the adding of six defenders via free agency/trade, the team went that route again with their first two picks of 2026 NFL Draft picks. Cincinnati once again fortified the defense. At No. 41 overall, the team selected edge defender Cashius Howell, following it up with Washington cornerback, Tacario Davis.
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the NFL Draft without a first-round selection after dealing it away in the acquisition of standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II.
Tacario Davis Gets The Call From Zac Taylor to Round Out Bengals' 2026 Third-Round Pick
Tacario Davis is a unique athlete for the Cincinnati Bengals to draft, but he's not the first of his kind to wear the orange and black. Defensive coordinator Al Golden is already linking him to former Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers.