per Zac in his post-draft press conference

Zac Taylor says Dax Hill will be in the CB room.

Says Hill will compete at outside CB, as well, then see how it works out. Taylor says he believes Hill can start.

"That versatility is what made him the pick that he was. Lot of flexibility there."

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 27, 2024

Our draft is over so it is time to turn our attention to those guys who are hoping that hard work and serendipity will bring them to the NFL.

I suspect we will see some RBs and CBs among this group as well as a punter to give Robbins some competition.

Singings can begin at the end of the complete draft but cannot be finalized until tomorrow after 4PM but the Bengals don't usually make their announcement team activities start up again.


4/28 morning updated list

They can sign up to 17 more players in addition to those already under contract or drafted

RB Elijah Collins (Oklahoma State)
RB Noah Cain (LSU)
QB Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois)
LB Aaron Casey (Indiana)
LB Maema Njongmjeta (Wisconsin)
OT Eric Miller (Louisville)
P Austin McNamara (Texas Tech)
WR Trey Mosley (Michigan State)
WR Cole Burgess (SUNY Cortland)
CB Lance Robinson (Tulane)
S P.J. Jules (Southern Illinois)
S Michael Dowell (Miami (OH))
ED Justin Blazek (Wisconsin-Platteville)
TE Cam Grandy (Illinois State)

Dude is tough. Leader. Could develop into a starter in a couple years.

Bengals go back to back on Ole Miss players. This Safety per CBS has the speed and just enough size to play in the slot. Leaper in ball skills. They say thumper strikes pop on film. So do Bengals have any Grey Poupon ? No, but they have Deijahn Anthony now.

ESPN says he has the size and talent to have been dominate at Ole Miss, but he just wasn't. An edge rusher on D Line that maybe Bengals can coach up and get more out of his size and talent. Worth a shot in round 6. Talent and Size, and should have been more dominate in college. Somebody for Bengals D Coaches to work with.

ESPN said maybe the best all around NFL type TE in draft behind Bowers, because he can block, catch, do it all. ESPN says Bengals loading up their TE room. This could be a real steal in round 6. GO BENGALS

5th Round pick 149 Overall
DB TCU
5'11" 190lbs
https://www.the33rdteam.com/josh-newton-2024-nfl-draft-combine-results-scouting-report-for-tcu-cb/

Newton was named first-team All-Big 12 in 2022 and second-team All-Big 12 in 2023. He finished his career with 152 tackles, 8 TFLs, 7 INTs and 36 PBUs.

In 2022, Newton had 491 coverage snaps and was targeted on 61 pass attempts, allowing only 21 completions (34.4 percent) for 321 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions and had 10 PBUs. He played from press alignment on only 162 of his 491 coverage snaps (33 percent of his snaps). Newton played more zone coverage than man (57 percent zone and 43 percent man).

In 2023, Newton had 389 coverage snaps, and he was targeted on 44 pass attempts, allowing 16 completions (36.4 percent) for 213 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded one interception and 14 PBUs (tied for fourth in the nation in PBUs).

Tight end from Iowa that will be a hell of a pick if he can stay healthy!

Early round talent but just had the health concerns!

I've seen comps to Michael Mayer but a better route runner!

I wanted a tight end earlier but he'll make up for it if he can stay healthy and I like our other picks, so I can't complain!

Who-Dey!

Very Presidentially named pick!

The 6-1, 326-pound Jackson is a two-time captain and four-year starter.

Speed!