The Cincinnati Bengals have officially signed all of their eleven 2018 draft picks as of Thursday afternoon. Third-round pick defensive end Sam Hubbard agreed to his four-year rookie deal with the team. Third-round pick linebacker Malik Jefferson who came one pick after Hubbard also agreed to his rookie deal.
Both young third-round picks have impressed this offseason and should see some playing time in 2018. Sam Hubbard grew up in Cincinnati and recorded 17 sacks during his three seasons at Ohio State. Head coach Marvin Lewis recently expressed that Hubbard will be involved in the defensive line rotation immediately.