The Cincinnati Bengals could go down a few different paths in the 2026 NFL Draft, but it seems like almost a virtual certainty that the No. 10 overall pick will be used on someone who can transform the defense in the same way Joe Burrow did for the offense.
The Bengals aren't in a position to draft for need due to how putrid the talent on defense was. Luckily for them, there's a good chance that one player who could instantly change the scope of how this defense functions can be acquired if a bit of good fortune helps him fall to No.