Bengals Make STUNNING Selection To Start Big-Board Outlier Mock Draft
took a stab at Cincinnati's entire draft haul this week. He started with a shocking pick at No. 10, slotting Cincinnati with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman over Ohio State safety Caleb Downs . "Dillon Thieneman over Caleb Downs is sure to be the talk of this 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
I have Downs rated slightly above Thieneman, but Thieneman is a top-ten prospect on my board, and if Downs' knee is flagged medically, it could make a difference," Cummings wrote. This would be stunning. Thieneman has risen steadily in the past month, but is still ranked 18th on the consensus big board from the Mock Draft Database, while Downs is ninth overall.Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson defensive back Avieon Terrell during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Imagesrolling with another secondary pick at No. 41. Clemson cornerback Aveion Terrell was the choice. "At this point in this 2026 NFL Mock draft, Avieon Terrell is a massive steal. A slot-boundary flex CB, Terrell is technically sound, endlessly diverse in coverage, and exceedingly capable in support," Cumming wrote.The trenches got some love with Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks at Pick 72. "Caleb Banks' medicals are a minefield, but at this point, the 6-foot-6, 335-pound DT is worth the investment with his in-human burst, quickness, and alignment-diverse disruption potential," Cummings noted. Banks is ranked 36th on the consensus big board and third among defensive tackles. All in all, Cincinnati got major big board value across these first three picks.Nick Barrett, South Carolina | DT - 228th on the consensus big boardCarson Beck, Miami | QB - 120thSign Up For Our DAILY Newsletter for More Free Coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals Delivered to You Directly For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and be sure to check us out on your favorite audio platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio,o and Amazon. Make sure you bookmark BengalsTalk.com for the latest Bengals news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! We're a one-stop shop for all things Cincinnati Bengals! Join the 63,000+ Bengals fans who subscribe to us on YouTube.RUSSELL HELTMAN Russ Heltman is on the Bearcats and Bengals beat for On SI. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.
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