With the 221st pick (7th round) in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select TE Jack Endries.
Below is my pre-draft blurb on Endries:
School: Texas
Ht/Wt: 6’5”, 245 lbs
Good hands and catch radius in the passing game. He isn’t the quickest player and won’t wow you with separation, but he does well above the rim. If he can get stronger, he should be a good blocker, too, but will need time.
| Grade: 70.0 | Round Grade: 4th |
The Bengals, of course, already have a lot of names in the mixer at TE. Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, Erick All etc. However, the only *complete* TE in that room is Erick All, who has missed nearly the last two years due to injury. He is now healthy, it seems, but you can’t count on him. Endries can make plays as a pass catcher, and while he is not a finished product as a blocker, he has the fundamentals, and can improve a lot with some additional strength. With this pick, they are hoping to get their guy who does both.
With the 226th pick (7th round) in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select DT Landon Robinson.
Below is my pre-draft scouting report on Robinson:
School: Navy
Ht/Wt: 5’11”, 293 lbs
Strengths:
– Fun tape.
– Very athletic player. Exposes the rush edges of stuff G’s. Has the burst to shoot through and the bend to turn the corner and get to the QB.
– High end speed when in pursuit.
– Stronger than he looks with a subtly effective hand strike.
– High motor player.
– Gap shooting ability can disrupt the run game.
Weaknesses:
– Extremely undersized. I don’t know if I can recall a DL that was under 6 feet tall.
– Bigger G’s can absorb the contact.
– Can sometimes get washed away in the run game.
– NFL linemen will have an easier time anchoring.
– Lacks length.
Summary:
Robinson is a rare case of a DL that is listed under 6 feet tall. But you know, he managed to make it work. He is a twitched up athlete and can penetrate gaps thanks to his high end burst and speed. His bend makes it tough for stiffer G’s to handle. Of course, when they are able to initiate the contact, then they get to dictate the rep. And it will happen more in the NFL. But still, against someone as athletic as Robinson, it is easier said than done. Despite the flashes, becoming a regular starter will be a tough challenge for Robinson. But he projects as a rotational guy who can make a difference on passing downs.
| Grade: 70.9 | Round Grade: 4th |
It will be interesting to see how Robinson shapes into the DL room that is suddenly now crowded. But his skill set is a little different from the rest, so with an impressive preseason, perhaps he can squeeze out a few snaps.
