The Bengals have made it clear through their actions that they really like prospects Cam Grandy and Tanner McLachlan. There is also high hopes that Erick All Jr. can shake the injury bug and stay on the field.

In the third round, Cincinnati lands Iowas State wide receiver Jayden Higgins. This is notable, as Tee Higgins could be on his way out. Jayden is 6-foot-4, 215 pounds -- so he could be a seamless replacement for Tee. The Iowa State star caught 87 passes which went for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns during his 2024 college football campaign.

The NFLs best teams at OL drafting/development. A look at draft capital used vs. NFL production of picks since 2014. Best: Bucs, Eagles, Chiefs, Lions Worst: Vikings, Titans, Texans, Bengals No surprise - teams that draft and develop OL at a high rate tend to do pretty well. pic.twitter.com/OlsdFsMId3

The Bengals must think about the draft during the playoffs for the second straight year. Here are three big targets including one surprise.

Brian Callahan and the Tennessee Titans secured the top pick with a 3-14 record. The New England Patriots held that spot prior to their regular-season finale, but a win over the Buffalo Bills dropped them to No. 4 at 4-13. The Cleveland Browns (3-14) finished with the No. 2 pick and the New York Giants (3-14) were slotted No. 3.

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering an important offseason. Coming off back-to-back missed postseasons, the Bengals are tasked with figuring out how to keep wide receiver Tee Higgins and also are look