The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled to find help at the linebacker positions outside of veteran linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Considering Burfict is facing another four-game suspension at the beginning of the 2018 season, that need was even more significant this offseason. Cincinnati drafted Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson to be the key to their struggles over recent years hopefully.
Jefferson played both inside and outside linebacker in college but will likely be playing outside linebacker in the NFL. Outside of Burfict, Jefferson will have to battle with veteran linebacker Vincent Rey, Nick Vigil, and Jordan Evans for a starting position.