One of the first comparisons observerant onlookers made for Cincinnati Bengals third-round pick Dylan Fairchild was Wyatt Teller of the Cleveland Browns.
It might be a little shocking to hear a mid-round pick compared to Teller and his multiple All-Pro nods and Pro Bowl trips for the Browns. But the connection and logic is sound — new Bengals offensive line coach Scott Peters coached Teller for four seasons in Cleveland and would agree.
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“Fair assessment,” Peters said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “Very much similar physically. Dylan has that in his body. He’s a really strong kind. He’s just kind of learning the game, and he understands the game. I’m looking forward to working with him and seeing what we’ve got.”
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That’s not to say it’s a guarantee that Fairchild turns into an All-Pro level player by any means. But the physical side of things certainly seems to be a match and if anybody would know, it’s Peters.
Like Amarius Mims last year, Fairchild could have a serious shot at winning a starting job over the summer. He’s in the mix at the guard spots with names like Lucas Patrick, Cody Ford and Cordell Volson, at least.
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We’re a long way from finding out if Fairchild can reach such lofty upside. But the Bengals will certainly settle for just unearthing a starter in front of Joe Burrow with a paltry third-round pick in 2025.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals rookie gets notable comparison to All-Pro