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2026 NFL Draft Cincinnati Bengals

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2026 NFL Draft Countdown

THU 04/23 • 8:00 PM EDT
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2026 NFL Draft

See who experts project to join the Bengals in April as workouts begin at the NFL Combine.
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Here are 10 prospects for Bengals fans to watch as coaches and staff converge on Indianapolis this week to get a look at the top players in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
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The NFL announced that 319 NFL prospects will participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine next week in Indianapolis.
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Bengals 2026 Draft Picks

The Bengals currently hold eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bengals 2026 Draft Picks:

First Round - 10

Second Round - 41

Third Round - TBD

Fourth Round - TBD

Sixth Round - TBD

Sixth Round - TBD (Acquired in Joe Flacco trade)

Seventh Round - TBD

Seventh Round - TBD (Acquired in Logan Wilson trade)

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The Call

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25.

Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will be hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium.

How can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network and will be streamed on ESPN+ and NFL+

What time does the 2026 NFL Draft start?

The 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m with the first round. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m., while rounds 4-7 occur Saturday, April 25, starting at noon.

How many picks do the Bengals have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Bengals hold eight draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the 10th overall pick in the first round and two selections in the sixth and seventh rounds.

When are compensatory picks announced?

The NFL typically announces compensatory picks in early-to-mid March. Compensatory picks are additional picks given to teams based on a formula that evaluates a team's net loss of free agents from the previous offseason and can be placed in rounds 3-7 of the draft. OverTheCap currently does not project the Bengals to receive any compensatory picks from last offseason's departures.

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