Cincy Jungle · Apr 27, 2024
Breaking down the Bengals’ Round 3 selection of McKinnley Jackson
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsWith the 97th pick (their second one in the third round) in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson out of Texas A&M.
Jackson was their second interior defensive line pick of the class after Cincinnati selected Kris Jenkins, Jr. in the second round.
What are the Bengals getting in Jackson?
In short, size and run-stopping capability. Jenkins was also known as more of a run-stopper, but in an offseason wherein the Bengals lost both D.J. Reader and seemingly Josh Tupou, they needed to bolster their run defense. This is especially the case with the immense struggles in that defensive facet last year.
