Fansided · Mar 23
Bengals double dip on service academy studs in new 7-round mock draft
Jan 2, 2026; Memphis, TN, USA; Navy Midshipmen slotback Eli Heidenreich (22) attempts to catch a pass during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of picks to find quality players in the 2026 NFL Draft, and this mock scenario sees them capitalize on a pair of Navy stars who fall all the way to the sixth round.
Once April rolls around, it's very possible we'll see a big shift in the stocks of many prospects. Some pro days are still to unfold, and what the media perceives doesn't always match up with what NFL decision-makers are thinking.
