Now that the official draft is almost over, it is time to begin to look forward to the 8th round...the UDFA's. The team has 69 players under contract, 8 draft picks, so can sign 13 UDFAs to meet the pre-season roster max of 90 I would think we should see several TE's among that group, unless Zac really does hates them.

reported signees

G Jaxson Kirkland-Washington
S Larry Brooks-Tulane
LB Shaka Heyward-Duke (Cam Heyward's cousin)
RB Jacob Saylors-East Tennessee
RB Calvin Tyler-Utah State
DT Devonnsha Maxwell-Tennessee Chattanooga
WR Shedrick Jackson-Auburn (Bo Jackson's nephew)
TE Christian Trahan-Houston
LB. Jaylen Moody-Alabama

Tashawn Manning 6'3 327 G perfect for power scheme and we met with him recently.

I wouldn't be surprised to see another QB brought into camp as well...even if only to be a camp arm

Former Washington G Jaxson Kirkland is signing with the #Bengals, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023

Former Tulane safety Larry Brooks III is signing with the #Bengals, per @TomPelissero.

— NFL News (@CrazyNFL_) April 29, 2023

correction....Mac has been invited to Rookie minicamp not signed yet as an UDFA

Undrafted Miami (OH) wideout Mac Hippenhammer to the #Bengals.

— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) April 29, 2023

(04-29-2023, 08:47 PM)pally Wrote: correction....Mac has been invited to Rookie minicamp not signed yet as an UDFA

Undrafted Miami (OH) wideout Mac Hippenhammer to the #Bengals.

— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) April 29, 2023

One day a fellow RedHawk will stick on the roster and excel with the Bengals.

Former Duke LB Shaka Heyward will sign with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent, per source

— Adam Rowe? (@AdamRoweTDD) April 29, 2023

#Bengals are signing undrafted Utah State running back Calvin Tyler, per Tyler to @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 30, 2023

 

Devonnsha Maxwell defensive tackle Chattanooga to #Bengals, per a league source

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 30, 2023

Breaking: UDFA Auburn WR, Shedrick Jackson, nephew of Bo Jackson is signing with the Cincinnati #Bengals

— Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) April 30, 2023

 

Shedrick Jackson is a WR prospect in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 9.27 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 226 out of 3062 WR from 1987 to 2023. #Bengals https://t.co/UCVN3m6a9X pic.twitter.com/CEf4EQ9RKJ

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 30, 2023

 

(04-29-2023, 08:47 PM)pally Wrote: correction....Mac has been invited to Rookie minicamp not signed yet as an UDFA

Undrafted Miami (OH) wideout Mac Hippenhammer to the #Bengals.

— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) April 29, 2023

Mac Hippenhammer

Gotta love that name. What would Berman have done to that in his heyday?

Impressive KR and RB Jacob Saylors of East Tennessee has signed a UDFA deal with the #Bengals, per @AaronWilson_NFL.pic.twitter.com/yrI5qTYFwc

— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) April 30, 2023

(04-29-2023, 09:37 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Breaking: UDFA Auburn WR, Shedrick Jackson, nephew of Bo Jackson is signing with the Cincinnati #Bengals

— Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) April 30, 2023

 

This our penance and means of lifting the curse of Bo Jackson!!

Super Bowl victory incoming!

(04-29-2023, 09:42 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Jacob Saylors, East Tennessee, signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, per his agent @JeetBhatt127 to @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 30, 2023

 

Fun RB pick-up. Has 2300+ yards and 25 TDs over the last two seasons with 6+ YPC. Not a stellar athlete and a smaller guy. He is 5'10 and 195. Ran a 4.62 forty. Production alone is worth a flier. 

Like to see the UC TE get a chance

What happened with Kirkland? I seem to recall him being discussed as a 1st or 2nd round pick as a tackle a draft or so ago. Am I misremembering this?

(04-29-2023, 09:45 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: This our penance and means of lifting the curse of Bo Jackson!!

Super Bowl victory incoming!

That's the first thing I thought.

(04-29-2023, 09:49 PM)Burma Wrote: What happened with Kirkland? I seem to recall him being discussed as a 1st or 2nd round pick as a tackle a draft or so ago. Am I misremembering this?

Looks like he might have been looked at as an early pick back in 2021 but he returned to school after suffering a severe ankle injury and moved inside to play G. Dropped out of the draft completely. NFL.com has him graded as a special teamer/backup. 

Jalen Redmond would be nice !!