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Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Select Cincinnati Native Brian Parker II at Pick 189
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Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Select Cincinnati Native Brian Parker II at Pick 189

Cincinnati Bengals On SI·Landon Belote·about 1 month ago
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The Bengals have invested even more in the offensive line with their sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, selecting Duke interior offensive lineman Brian Parker II. After originally holding two picks in the round, the Bengals sent pick 199 as part of the package when they traded back from 110 in the fourth round to gain picks 128 and 140 from the Jets. Cincinnati drafted Auburn center Connor Lew at 128, and Georgia receiver Colbie Young at 140. Parker, along with Lew, will immediately slot in as solid depth along the Bengals' interior offensive line. Excellent Sixth-Round Value Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke offensive lineman Brian Parker (OL38) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images NFL Draft Grade: A Despite playing right tackle all last season for the Blue Devils, Parker projects as a center/guard in the NFL though he could easily fill in at tackle in a pinch.…

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