Bengals officially land 10th pick in 2026 NFL Draft after frustrating season

Fansided | January 5, 2026

Knowing where the Bengals pick in the draft officially begins the "this is the most important offseason ever," season.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) takes the field for warm-ups prior to the NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

That's a wrap for the Cincinnati Bengals and the 2025 NFL regular season. And with the results of Week 18 in hand, and thanks to their 20-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns, we now know where the Bengals will be selecting in this year’s draft.