The Bengals’ 2023 campaign went up in flames after quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending injury in Week 11 of the season.
Cincinnati knows they have the talent to compete with anyone in the AFC, and have established themselves as the top reliable challenge to the Chiefs in the conference over the past few years.
With Burrow coming into 2024 with a clean bill of health, the Bengals will be looking to return to the Super Bowl and this time, take home the Lombardi Trophy.
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Cincinnati has 10 picks to work with over the course of the NFL Draft, including six in the top 150, meaning they’ll have plenty of opportunity to add talent wherever they see fit.
The Sporting News is tracking the Bengals’ 2024 NFL Draft selections, from round one to seven. Follow along with the picks below.
Bengals draft picks 2024: When does Cincinnati pick next?
- Round 1, Pick No. 18: Amarius Mims, OT, Alabama
- Round 2, Pick No. 49: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
- Round 3, Pick No. 80: Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
- Round 3, Pick No. 97: McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M
- Round 4, Pick No. 115: Erick All, TE, Iowa
- Round 5, Pick No. 149: Josh Newton, CB, TCU
- Round 6, Pick No. 194: Tanner McLaclan, TE, Arizona
- Round 6, Pick No. 214: Cedric Johnson, Edge, Ole Miss
- Round 7, Pick No. 224: Daijahn Anthony, S, Ole Miss
- Round 7, Pick No. 237: Matt Lee, C, Miami
Bengals NFL Draft order 2024
| Round | Pick | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | OT Amarius Mims |
| 2 | 49 | DT Kris Jenkins |
| 3 | 80 | WR Jermaine Burton |
| 3 | 97 | DT McKinnley Jackson |
| 4 | 115 | TE Erick All |
| 5 | 149 | CB Josh Newton |
| 6 | 194 | TE Tanner McLaclan |
| 6 | 214 | Edge Cedric Johnson |
| 7 | 224 | S Daijahn Anthony |
| 7 | 237 | C Matt Lee |
Bengals NFL Draft needs
- Wide receiver: Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins might be the top receiving duo in the league, but with Tyler Boyd moving on from the Bengals in free agency, the Cincinnati offense is in need of a viable third threat to help keep their top two guys as open as they can get.
- Offensive line: As last year proved to the Bengals, having a star quarterback only matters if you can keep him healthy and upright on the field. With Cincinnati having invested $275 million in keeping Burrow in town for the foreseeable future, look for them to invest some draft capital in protecting him.
Bengals mock draft 2024
Here is how the Bengals’ draft could unfold in 2024, according to TSN’s Vinnie Iyer’s seven-round mock draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | J.C. Latham | OT | Alabama |
| 2 | 49 | Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan |
| 3 | 80 | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas |
| 3 | 97 | Jamari Thrash | WR | Louisville |
| 4 | 115 | Cole Bishop | S | Utah |
| 5 | 149 | Dallin Holker | TE | Colorado State |
| 6 | 194 | Myles Murphy | DT | North Carolina |
| 6 | 214 | Michael Wiley | RB | Arizona |
| 7 | 224 | Jaxon Janke | WR | South Dakota State |
| 7 | 237 | Evan Anderson | DT | FAU |
The first round of the NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25 live from Detroit, Michigan.
