Cincinnati Bengals draft class is one of the smallest in franchise history, but the team is expecting each of the six players selected to make an impact as rookies. Whether they can challenge the team record for most rookie draft picks in the Week 1 starting lineup remains to be seen,

The Cincinnati Bengals added Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft. Howard Cross III has an NFL bloodline and had a productive six-year career at Notre Dame. He'll also be one of the older prospects in this year's draft class, as he'll turn 24 during training camp.

The Bengals made six picks, and every single one comes with strengths of maturity, leadership, responsibility and accountability.