{"id":860340,"date":"2026-04-08T05:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860340\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T05:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:50:27","slug":"former-cincinnati-bearcats-dl-jalen-hunt-has-bengals-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860340\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Cincinnati Bearcats DL Jalen Hunt has Bengals visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Cincinnati%2C+OH&amp;city=Cincinnati&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Former+Cincinnati+Bearcats+DL+Jalen+Hunt+has+Bengals+visit&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcincinnati%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fformer-cincinnati-bearcats-dl-jalen-hunt-has-bengals-visit%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d55bbdec894.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football player's defensive line stance, with sharp geometric shapes in the colors of the Cincinnati Bearcats and Bengals, conceptually representing the transition from college to professional football.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A local prospect&#8217;s potential move from the college gridiron to the NFL showcases the interconnectedness of Cincinnati&#8217;s football community.Cincinnati Today<\/p>\n<p>Former University of Cincinnati defensive lineman Jalen Hunt is scheduled to visit the Cincinnati Bengals as he looks to join the city&#8217;s professional football team after a successful college career with the Bearcats.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Bengals are looking to bolster their defensive line after a strong season, and Hunt&#8217;s local ties and college production make him an intriguing prospect for the team.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Hunt, who played four seasons for the Bearcats, is set to meet with the Bengals as he aims to make the jump from the college ranks to the NFL. The defensive lineman was a key contributor for Cincinnati, using his size and strength to disrupt opposing offenses.<\/p>\n<p>      The visit is scheduled for April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Jalen Hunt<\/p>\n<p>A former defensive lineman for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats who is now looking to join the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati Bearcats<\/p>\n<p>The college football team that Jalen Hunt played for during his four-year career.<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n<p>The NFL team that Jalen Hunt is scheduled to visit as he aims to make the jump from college to the professional ranks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Cincinnati%2C+OH&amp;city=Cincinnati&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Former+Cincinnati+Bearcats+DL+Jalen+Hunt+has+Bengals+visit&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcincinnati%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fformer-cincinnati-bearcats-dl-jalen-hunt-has-bengals-visit%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>If the visit goes well, Hunt could be selected by the Bengals in the upcoming NFL Draft as they look to add depth to their defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Hunt&#8217;s local ties and college success make him an intriguing prospect for the Cincinnati Bengals as they look to bolster their defensive unit and add homegrown talent to their roster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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