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The Cincinnati Bengals hit Day 2 of the draft with defense on the mind and used the No. 72 pick on Washington cornerback Tacario Davis. After adding pass-rusher Cashius Howell at No. 41, Davis arrives as a possible starter in a second year that could use some help.

The Bengals will uses their 2026 NFL Draft picks to upgrade their roster and try to make a push back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Reach on Tacario Davis in Round 3

The Cincinnati Bengals had the board fall in an ideal manner to start Day 2 of the NFL draft and wound up picking Texas A&M defensive end Cashius Howell at No. 41.

Violent. Twitched-up. Energetic. Those were just some of the words used to describe Bengals draft pick Cashius Howell.

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

A live-updating look at Bengals picks and trades during the NFL draft.

The Bengals didn't have a first-round pick, having traded the 10th overall pick to the Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.

The Cincinnati Bengals have five more picks to make on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the best available players entering Saturday.