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Bengals midseason mock draft yields a superb 3-round haul

It's too early for a 2027 NFL Mock Draft, but even if the Cincinnati Bengals are picking very late, they could still come away with a great first two days.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bengals midseason mock draft yields a superb 3-round haul
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Fitzgerald created a midseason 2027 three-round mock draft projection for the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • The writer projects Florida running back Jadan Baugh to Cincinnati with the 30th overall pick.
  • Ohio State safety Jaylen McClain is selected in the second round at pick 62.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stripe Hype writer Matt Fitzgerald projected a three-round 2027 NFL mock draft for the Cincinnati Bengals using PFF's simulator. The projection assumes Cincinnati will draft late in each round, selecting Florida running back Jadan Baugh at pick 30 in the first round to serve as a future feature back with Chase Brown and Samaje Perine facing expiring contracts.

In the subsequent rounds, Fitzgerald projects the Bengals selecting Ohio State safety Jaylen McClain at pick 62 and Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas at pick 94. The mock draft concludes with Temple tight end Peter Clarke at pick 98, addressing injury issues and contract expirations at tight end.

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