Jan. 18, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET

The Cincinnati Bengals hold the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL draft. 

It’s an NFL draft slot that has some interesting history in Cincinnati. Back in 2002, they selected the well-known Levi Jones. 

And back in 1996, they selected a guy named Willie Anderson, a Bengals Ring of Honor member and potential Hall of Famer. 

Here’s a quick look at the last 10th overall picks. 

NFL draft history: Last 10 picks at No. 10

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Talk about a wide range of outcomes. Old friend Eli Apple was close to the low end of the results, but Bengals fans know fully well just how good he turned out to be in Cincinnati’s scheme. 

Then there’s Colston Loveland, who had a massive impact as a rookie this year, plus a couple of swings on quarterbacks that had wide-ranging results, from Josh Rosen to Patrick Mahomes. 

For the Bengals? They’re probably staring at defensive help, and it’s not a thing that has come off the board often in this range lately. But if a run on quarterbacks pushes a strong safety or defensive line prospect to No. 10, the Bengals certainly hope they add to his list in a positive manner. 

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