Craig Sandlin and Stone Shields give their grades for every move the Cincinnati Bengals made during the 2026 NFL Draft and their overall grade on the class! The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick after trading the No. 10 overall selection to the New York Giants for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. This aggressive preseason move upgraded the interior defensive line immediately, setting the tone for an offseason focused on bolstering a defense that ranked near the bottom of the league in 2025 (second-worst total defense and third-worst scoring defense). With seven picks remaining, the Bengals prioritized pass rush, secondary depth, and offensive line/tight end support for quarterback Joe Burrow. The resulting class earned strong reviews.