The Cincinnati Bengals have made a few upgrades to their roster in free agency this offseason. Pair that with the dominance of the team’s offense and a big 2026 draft class, then this Bengals team could be a real contender in the coming years.

But they need to hit a home run with the 2026 NFL Draft this offseason, and it all starts with the No. 10 pick in the first round.

There are plenty of players the Bengals could be targeting. But which players should they avoid in the first round?

Clemson Defensive Tackle Peter Woods