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Welcome back to Bengals on the Brain with Joe Goodberry, presented by First Star Logistics!

In Episode 256, we dive deep into the film of Cashius Howell, the Cincinnati Bengals' second-round 2026 NFL draft pick. Joe breaks down his performance in various game scenarios against Mississippi State, highlighting his technique and effectiveness on the field for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Join Joe for this exciting film review and leave him a comment about how you feel about Howell after watching the breakdown.

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Welcome back to Bengals on the Brain, presented by First Star Logistics. In Episode 255, Joe Goodberry isn't quite finished with the draft review. While the real-life results are in, Joe takes a deep dive into the "What If" scenarios of the Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Draft.

Using consensus rankings and draft board data, Joe explores how the Bengals could have shifted their strategy to secure an "A" or even an "A+" draft grade. From the 10th overall pick to the late-round gems, we look at the players left on the table and how different selections might have altered the future of the franchise.

Enjoy this extra deep dive into the recent draft and leave a comment on what possible changes you would have made in how the Bengals draft unfolded. Keep in mind, this is not an attack on what the Bengals did, just an opinion on a different direction they could have taken to make the roster even stronger for the upcoming season and beyond.

What is your "What If" for the Bengals' 2026 Draft? Let us know in the comments which player you would have taken at each spot!

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Joe Goodberry is back with Episode 254 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics. Joe looks at how the Cincinnati Bengals did during the 2026 NFL Draft after trading away their first-round pick for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, with his thoughts on all seven draft picks.

Joe asks whether Lawrence should be included in the overall draft grade, since the Bengals gave up a premium pick for the former New York Giants standout. Before looking at each pick.

ROUND 2 PICK NO. 41 – Cashius Howell – Edge, Texas A&M
ROUND 3 PICK NO. 72 – Tacario Davis – CB, Washington
ROUND 4 PICK NO. 128 – Connor Lew – C, Auburn
ROUND 4 PICK NO. 140 – Colbie Young – WR, Georgia
ROUND 6 PICK NO 189 – Brian Parker II – OL, Duke
ROUND 7 PICK NO. 221 – Jack Endries – TE, Texas
ROUND 7 PICK NO. 226 – Landon Robinson – DT, Navy

Joe gives each pick a grade based on his own evaluation and pre-draft scoring, along with how each pick can help the Bengals build a team that will compete for an AFC North Championship and a long playoff run, and his overall Bengals draft grade.

Tell Joe how you feel his grades compare to yours by posting in the comments below.

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The time is almost here, as draft season is getting ready to come to a close with the NFL Draft. Joe Goodberry provides his final Cincinnati Bengals Mock Draft for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Much has changed since the last Mock Draft on Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics. The Bengals traded their first-round pick (10th overall) to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, a player ranked among the Top 20 NFL players in 2025.

So, starting with the Bengals' second-round pick, Goodberry looks at how to increase picks with a possible trade down in Round Two and what needs remain to be addressed on both sides of the ball.

Who will Joe pick in his final Mock Draft?

Leave a comment on how you would grade Joe's final Mock Draft below, and be sure to subscribe, hit that Like button, and the notification bell to stay up to date with all the latest from the First Star Media Group.

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