The calendar has flipped to April, meaning the 2026 NFL Draft is now less than a month away. The Bengals hold the 10th overall pick in the draft and have eight total selections over the course of the weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the Bengals 2026 NFL Draft.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft schedule is as follows:
- Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 8 p.m.
- Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.
- Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25, Noon
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be hosted at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the surrounding Pittsburgh area.
How to Watch the 2026 NFL Draft
All three days of the 2026 NFL Draft will be broadcasted nationally beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.
- Television: ESPN, ESPN2,NFL Network, ESPN Deportes
- Streaming: NFL+, ESPN App, NFL Game Pass International
How to Listen to the 2026 NFL Draft
- SiriusXM
- WestwoodOne Sports
- ESPN Radio
Bengals 2026 Draft Picks
- Round 1, Pick 10
- Round 2, Pick 41
- Round 3, Pick 72
- Round 4, Pick 110
- Round 6, Pick 189
- Round 6, Pick 199
- Round 7, Pick 221
- Round 7, Pick 226
2026 NFL Draft Order
The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Click here to view the full draft order.
Mock Drafts
Click here to view the latest mock drafts from the media to see who the Bengals might take come late April.
Take a look at Daniel Jeremiah's latest top 50 NFL Draft Prospects as we enter the month of the NFL Draft.
No. 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
No. 2 - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
No. 3 - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
No. 4 - David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
No. 5 - Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
No. 6 - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
No. 7 - Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
No. 8 - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
No. 9 - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
No. 10 - Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
No. 11 - Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
No. 12 - Makai Lemon, WR, USC
No. 13 - Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
No. 14 - Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
No. 15 - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
No. 16 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
No. 17 - Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
No. 18 - Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
No. 19 - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
No. 20 - Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
No. 21 - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
No. 22 - Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
No. 23 - Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
No. 24 - T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
No. 25 - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
No. 26 - Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
No. 27 - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
No. 28 - Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
No. 29 - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
No. 30 - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
No. 31 - Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
No. 32 - Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
No. 33 - Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
No. 34 - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
No. 35 - Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
No. 36 - Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
No. 37 - Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
No. 38 - Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
No. 39 - Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
No. 40 - Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
No. 41 - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
No. 42 - Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
No. 43 - Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
No. 44 - Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
No. 45 - Zion Young, EDGE, Mizzou
No. 46 - Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
No. 47 - Keylan Rutledge, IOL, Georgia Tech
No. 48 - Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
No. 49 - R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
No. 50 - Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
