Bengals Finish Off Defensive Draft With Coastal Carolina Edge Rusher

Apr 30, 2022 at 06:42 PM

Geoff Hobson

Bengals.com Senior Writer

Coastal Carolina linebacker Jeffrey Gunter (94) runs through a block by Buffalo offensive lineman Jack Klenk (79) while rushing Buffalo quarterback Kyle Vantrease during the second half of a NCAA college football game in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

The Bengals ended the NFL Draft in the seventh round Saturday taking another defensive player. Coastal Carolina edge rusher Jeffrey Gunter (12 starts, 41 tackles, 10 for loss with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles) was the fifth defensive player they selected in six choices.

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