Here is a recap of the Cincinnati Bengals 2023 draft:
Round 1
- Pick 28: DE Myles Murphy, Clemson
Murphy is a long, athletic edge rusher who should factor into the team’s pass-rush rotation. He had 7.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in 2022. Myles Murphy is a high-upside pick who could develop into a star pass-rusher. He has the speed and athleticism to get after the quarterback, and he’s still learning the game.
Round 2
- Pick 60: CB DJ Turner II, Michigan
Turner is a feisty and versatile cover corner who can play outside or in the slot. He had 3 interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 2022. DJ Turner II is a versatile corner who can play outside or in the slot. He’s not the biggest corner, but he’s physical and has good instincts.
Round 3
- Pick 95: S Jordan Battle, Alabama
Battle is a tone-setting safety who can play in the box or deep. He had 77 tackles and 2 interceptions in 2022. Jordan Battle is a hard-hitting safety who can play in the box or deep. He’s not the fastest safety, but he’s a sure tackler and a good leader.
Round 4
- Pick 131: WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
Jones is a slot receiver with good speed and hands. He had 66 catches for 766 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2022. Charlie Jones is a slot receiver with good speed and hands. He’s not the biggest receiver, but he’s a good route-runner and can make plays after the catch.
Round 5
- Pick 163: RB Chase Brown, Illinois
Brown is a physical running back who can run between the tackles and catch passes out of the backfield. He had 1,005 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns in 2022. Chase Brown is a physical running back who can run between the tackles and catch passes out of the backfield. He’s not the fastest running back, but he’s a good blocker and can pick up tough yards.
Round 6
- Pick 206: WR Andrei Iosivas, Princeton
Iosivas is a big-play receiver with good speed and hands. He had 63 catches for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. Andrei Iosivas is a big-play receiver with good speed and hands. He’s not the most polished receiver, but he has the potential to be a deep threat.
Round 6
- Pick 217: P Brad Robbins, Michigan
Robbins is a powerful punter with a strong leg. He averaged 45.9 yards per punt in 2022. Brad Robbins is a powerful punter with a strong leg. He’s not the most accurate punter, but he can pin teams inside their own 10-yard line.
The Bengals had a quietly solid draft after focusing heavily on defense in the early rounds. The players they drafted should all contribute to the team in 2023 and beyond.
