The Cincinnati Bengals own 10 picks in the 2024 NFL draft, and keeping quarterback Joe Burrow healthy will be a focal point.
Burrow suffered a right wrist injury which limited him to 10 games, which is also how many he played during his rookie season in 2020 before suffering an ACL injury. One way the Bengals can help Burrow is by bolstering the offensive line, which could be their direction in the first round.
The 2024 NFL draft will take place at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit from April 25 through April 27. Round 1 will begin April 25 at 8 p.m. ET, while Rounds 2 and 3 are on April 26 starting at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 4 through 7 begin at noon ET on April 27. The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and the ESPN App. There are 257 total picks in the draft.
Here's the full list of the Bengals' draft picks by round, along with a look at their top roster needs headed into the 2024 season.
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Cincinnati Bengals 2024 draft picks
Round 1: No. 18 overall
Round 2: No. 49
Round 3: No. 80
Round 3: No. 97 (compensatory)
Round 4: No. 115
Round 5: No. 149
Round 6: No. 194
Round 6: No. 214 (compensatory)
Round 7: No. 224 (from Arizona through Houston)
Round 7: No. 237
Top three needs: OT, DT, WR. It has been 15 years since the Bengals have been able to draft and develop an offensive tackle to their liking. Andre Smith, the sixth overall pick in the 2009 draft, is the last notable tackle to receive a second contract with the Bengals. With Trent Brown, who turns 31 in April, joining the team on a one-year deal, the Bengals are yet again looking for a long-term option at the position. Interior depth at defensive tackle and a wide receiver who can be a quality starter either on the outside or in the slot will also be major draft needs. -- Ben Baby
