For the first time since 1998, the Cincinnati Bengals go defense for their first three picks in the NFL Draft. With their third-round pick, they went with Florida defensive linemen Zachary Carter.
While he wasn’t particularly high on the consensus board when he was selected, Carter brings traits that the Bengals need in their defensive line room. He’s not going to be pigeonholed at one position while defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is still around, but he does have a place where he can make the biggest impact.
Let’s learn a little bit about the 95th pick in the Draft.