The Cincinnati Bengals are back on the clock soon after Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft begins, and the best remaining players available are all over the place.

Pass rush and the secondary have already been addressed by the club. Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell was pick No. 41 in the second round, and Washington CB Tacario Davis was pick No. 72 in the third round.

Never say never, but Cincinnati is likely done at those positions. Depth at linebacker, offensive line, wide receiver, and safety could all be added right out the gate in the fourth round.

Before we look at top names at those positions, here’s a general list of the best available players who weren’t taken in the first 100 picks.

Best players available entering Round 4

• Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
• Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
• Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
• Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt
• Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
• Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
• Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
• Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
• Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
• Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
• Connor Lew, C, Auburn
• Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
• Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
• Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
• Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
• Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky
• Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
• Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
• Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
• Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
• Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
• Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
• Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida St
• Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
• Devin Moore, CB, Florida
• Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
• Justin Joly, TE, NC State
• Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State
• Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
• Brian Parker II, OT, Duke
• Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
• LT Overton, DT, Alabama
• Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
• Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
• Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
• Cole Payton QB NDSU
• Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
• Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
• Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
• Ephesians Prysock, CB Washington
• Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
• Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon
• VJ Payne, S, Kansas State
• Jack Endries, TE, Texas
• Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
• Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
• Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
• Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
• Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
• Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
• Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
• Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
• Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
• Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
• Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
• Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F Austin
• Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
• Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor

Best available linebackers

• Kyle Louis, Pitt
• Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
• Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State
• Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
• Deontae Lawson, Alabama
• Harold Perkins Jr., LSU

Many believed the Bengals were dead-set on leaving Day 2 with a LB, and yet Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter remain the unchallenged starters.

None of the names above would figure to push either of them, but Louis is a unique athlete who can play an overhang role. Elarms-Orr is the best all-around option left. Perkins is a wild card for his pass-rushing versatility.

Best available offensive tackles

• Travis Burke, Memphis
• Brian Parker II, Duke
• Jude Bowry, Boston College
• Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M
• Kage Casey, Boise State

If I had to predict which position gets prioritized the most this afternoon, it’s this one. There’s also value to be had here.

Burke had a chance to go in the third round, as did Bowry. Parker has always felt like an early Day 3 guy, but there’s strong data attached to the Cincy native and he can move inside. Crownover would be the fourth Texas A&M player drafted to the Bengals since 2024.

Best available interior offensive linemen

• Sam Hecht, Kansas State
• Connor Lew, Auburn
• Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
• Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
• Beau Stephens, Iowa

More value here. Hecht and Lew were considered Day 2 names, and Farmer had a chance for the third round. Cincinnati need a backup center and a potential future replacement for Ted Karras. Either Hecht or Lew could be tabbed as the guy.

Best available safeties

• Zakee Wheatley, Penn State
• Genesis Smith, Arizona
• Kamari Ramsey, USC
• VJ Payne, Kansas State

Long-term depth is needed here behind Jordan Battle and Kyle Dugger. The top three names could’ve gone on Day 2. Smith was a former teammate of Davis at Arizona. Ramsey is a versatile piece who has cornerback experience.

Best available wide receivers

• Elijah Sarratt, Indiana
• Skyler Bell, UConn
• Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
• Deion Burks, Oklahoma
• Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State
• Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri
• Josh Cameron, Baylor

Why not more weapons? There’s value to be had with Sarratt, Bell, and Lance.