It’s almost time for the Cincinnati Bengals to select new rookies to join their team.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off April 23. As for the Bengals, the team decided to be aggressive ahead of the draft, trading its first-round pick to the New York Giants for three-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence.
So, where do the Bengals fall in the draft order now? Here’s everything to know.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25.
- Round 1: Thursday, April 23.
- Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24.
- Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25.
What time does the 2026 NFL Draft start?
- Day 1: Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET.
- Day 2: Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. ET.
- Day 3: Saturday, April 25, at noon ET.
How many draft picks do the Bengals have?
The Bengals are slated to have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
However, they aren’t scheduled to make their first selection until Friday’s second round since the team traded its 10th overall pick for Lawrence. Cincinnati also doesn’t have a fifth-round pick, as it was used to acquire quarterback Joe Flacco and a sixth-round pick from the Cleveland Browns last season.
When do the Bengals pick in the 2026 draft?
Here’s when the Bengals pick in the NFL draft, as of Thursday, April 23:
- Round 2: No. 41.
- Round 3: No. 72.
- Round 4: No. 110.
- Round 6: No. 189.
- Round 6: No. 199.
- Round 7: No. 221
- Round 7: No. 226.
What channel is the NFL draft? How to watch
Fans have no shortage of options to watch the 2026 NFL draft, which will broadcast on ABC, NFL Network and ESPN.
- TV channels: ABC, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
- Streaming: NFL+, ESPN Unlimited & Select, Fubo.
Cord-cutters can stream the different broadcasts on NFL+, the NFL’s proprietary streaming service, ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, ESPN’s streaming services, or cable alternative Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Watch the 2026 NFL Draft on Fubo
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When do the Bengals pick in the NFL draft? How many picks do they own?