It behooves the Cincinnati Bengals to take any of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 NFL draft seriously. They need all the help they can get on that side of the ball, and the 10th overall pick presents an opportunity to acquire a rookie who could really aid the cause.
Among the top targets for Cincinnati is Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., who was a dominant force off the edge in college. Bain had 15.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks in 2025, and is expected to hear his name called early in the first round come draft night.