Cincy Jungle - Bengals 2022 UDFA stream: What to know for each signingWho Deyhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48495/cincyjungle_fave.png2022-07-13T19:45:00-04:00http://www.cincyjungle.com/rss/stream/228150722022-07-13T19:45:00-04:002022-07-13T19:45:00-04:00The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast: Interview with Cam Taylor-Britt
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<p>Bengals 2022 second-round pick Cam Taylor-Britt joins the program to talk about the pre-draft process, his time with the Bengals and much more! John and Anthony also speculate about the alternate jersey announcement and bring a “Remember When...?”.</p> <p id="ygUIqs">Training camp is around the corner, as the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> are gearing up for another AFC title run. One of the newest and most exciting faces is rookie cornerback, Cam Taylor-Britt. </p>
<p id="3AorSO">He joins us this week to talk about his pre-draft processes, what’s ahead in training camp and much more! We also add on a chat about the potential new alternative jerseys, some Jessie Bates III talk and a “remember when?”.</p>
<p id="8m9zsB">On this week’s show:</p>
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<li id="aM9euo">The Jessie Bates contract situation comes to a final head at the end of this week. </li>
<li id="xh8bSY">There are a number of alternate jersey options the Bengals could unveil—which ones will they go with?</li>
<li id="bCcStt">Cam Taylor-Britt joins the program!</li>
<li id="Fsaf01">Taylor-Britt tells us that he had recent Lasik eye surgery. </li>
<li id="7I4KZV">The Bengals’ second-round pick recalls being drafted by the Bengals.</li>
<li id="npK33n">What are some of the other interests the rookie holds?</li>
<li id="sAzUc9">Remember a pretty good Bengals running back from the 1990s who donned No. 28?</li>
<li id="aMtmiz">And more!</li>
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https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/7/13/23207300/the-orange-and-black-insider-bengals-podcast-cam-era-rollingAnthony Cosenza2022-06-27T07:00:00-04:002022-06-27T07:00:00-04:00Film Room: Defensive UDFAs
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<p>The draft ended and the Bengals kept right on adding defensive talent.</p> <p id="OAWqoj">The <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> only drafted six players this year, but they added many more rookies than that. Here is a look at the defensive undrafted free agents that the team will bring into camp in 2022 along with one special teams UDFA and a defensive rookie with professional experience in Germany. </p>
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<p lang="ht" dir="ltr">Cal Adomitis <a href="https://t.co/LVNyw1YS5m">pic.twitter.com/LVNyw1YS5m</a></p>— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMinich/status/1539341328596746242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2022</a>
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<h3 id="QHY7Qe">Cal Adomitis – long snapper - 6’1” 234 - Pittsburgh </h3>
<p id="dfrnGF">The long snapper position is a bit of an asterisk. The Bengals, of course, have dependable folk hero Clark Harris holding down that position. It is hard to see them moving on from him, but there is something to the Cal Adomitis hype. </p>
<p id="lU9vXL">This clip shows a good angle of Adomitis snapping the ball and getting involved in the tackle.</p>
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<h3 id="vazfPv">Tariqious Tisdale - defensive linemen - 6’4” 285 – <a href="https://www.redcuprebellion.com">Ole Miss</a>
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<p id="gz385N">Tariqious Tisdale is just the type of versatile defensive lineman that the Bengals love. He is a bit undersized, but still has the strength to hold his own on the interior. Tisdale has a great burst off the line, which could make him a valuable interior pass rusher. He also does a good job of holding the edge against the run.</p>
<p id="FKWA65">In this clip, he uses a push-pull move to come inside the offensive tackle and make the tackle for a loss. </p>
<p id="Ynn9Eu">Tisdale’s biggest issue in college was staying healthy, and his availability will be his most important ability as he looks to make a name for himself in Cincinnati. With a wealth of young talent, there will be fierce competition on the defensive line, but if Tisdale gets an opportunity, he could be a surprise member of the 2022 Bengals.</p>
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<h3 id="vvajzQ">Clarence Hicks – linebacker - 6’1” 225 – Texas-San Antonio</h3>
<p id="3IRXBk">Clarence Hicks is in the Akeem Davis-Gaither mold. He is not so much a linebacker as a small edge.</p>
<p id="zLsfwR">He has excellent burst and explosion, the combination of which led to 10.5 sacks last season. </p>
<p id="NjLdlF">In this clip, he uses an inside move to get by the offensive tackle, but when the quarterback escapes the pocket, Hicks gets back outside and runs him down.</p>
<p id="vccRF4">Hicks has an interesting skillset which could give him a chance at sticking around, at least on the practice squad.</p>
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<h3 id="LRXfem">Carson Wells - linebacker – 6’2” 241 – Colorado </h3>
<p id="R3MWL2">Carson Wells is a very consistent player who does just about everything well, a combination that the Bengals will find very attractive. He has shown some flashes as a pass-rusher, with 12 sacks over the last two seasons. He also performs well on coverage and has good ball skills. </p>
<p id="RH3tjo">That is evident in this clip, where Wells makes a very acrobatic play and comes away with the pick and almost makes it to the end zone. </p>
<p id="hL8FIT">It will be tough to make this roster as a linebacker where the Bengals are young and deep, but Wells brings some nice things to the table. His best chance will be standing out on special teams.</p>
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<h3 id="kuS1HI">Delonte Hood -cornerback – 5’11” 192 - Peru State</h3>
<p id="8sHI1u">Delonte Hood has a lot of the qualities that the Bengals look for in a defensive back. He consistently shows great effort and is relentless in his pursuit of the ball. He is a physical player who is not afraid to come up and make a play against the run. </p>
<p id="EtaXal">Hood played a heavy dose of press-man in college, and shined in this role. In this clip, he showcases his man coverage skills against the fade route. </p>
<p id="RImQIW">Hood is impressive on film, but it will be a big leap from the NAIA to the NFL. His motor and physical toughness will give him a shot to stick around and possibly contribute as a special-teamer.</p>
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<h3 id="jk4yek">Allen George – cornerback – 5’11” 191 -Vanderbilt</h3>
<p id="oL2RZi">Allan George speed and makes some nice breaks. </p>
<p id="sDHP7I">He has excellent ball skills, which are showcased in this clip. The ball is tipped and George tracks it down for the interception. </p>
<p id="EeqrAn">The Bengals need to add depth in the defensive backfield. If George can show some position versatility and special teams value, he may be able to catch on in Cincinnati.</p>
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<h3 id="wSLDGC">Bookie Radley-Hiles - defensive back - 5’7” 183 - Washington</h3>
<p id="SOhPmJ">Bookie Radley-Hiles is not a great athlete, but seems to understand his role and get into the right position, but standout. </p>
<p id="ysG08q">Occasionally he has some big hits, like you see in this clip, but there are other times when he seems to back off. </p>
<p id="XWJoMf">In order to make this roster, he will need to show value on special teams.</p>
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<p lang="in" dir="ltr">Abu Daramy-Swaray <a href="https://t.co/6l7DtsHCOk">pic.twitter.com/6l7DtsHCOk</a></p>— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMinich/status/1539341956484038656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2022</a>
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<h3 id="L2GFxz">Abu Daramy-Swaray – defensive back – 5’9” 172 - Colgate via Potsdam Royals (German Football League) </h3>
<p id="wAMYNd">Daramy Swaray was not in this draft class, but is an NFL rookie. He also happens to have professional experience in Germany. In that league, he played all over the field, but projects as a slot in the NFL. Despite being undersized, he is very physical and a good tackler. He has extremely smooth hips and makes quick breaks on the ball. </p>
<p id="DCceTe">He has excellent ball skills, which are showcased in this clip. </p>
<p id="nWQBA6">His size is a limiting factor, but he has some intriguing athletic traits that could give him a chance to stick around. Finding a niche on special teams would be huge. </p>
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/6/27/23179814/bengals-film-room-defensive-undrafted-free-agents-2022Matthew Minich2022-06-24T09:00:00-04:002022-06-24T09:00:00-04:00Film Room: Offensive UDFAs
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<p>Did the Bengals find another offensive weapon AFTER the draft was over?</p> <p id="sclcap">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> is huge, but it is not the only way for a player to get into the league. </p>
<p id="5XFi5A">The Cincinnati Bengals added a number of other rookies through free agency. These undrafted free agents will have an uphill battle to make the team, but the Bengals found a few with big potential. </p>
<p id="MikzXE">Let’s take a look at the Bengals’ 2022 offensive UDFAs. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was a big fan of Ben Brown as a prospect <br>I think he’s got a real chance to stick around #55 <a href="https://t.co/jpoAfxtbOc">pic.twitter.com/jpoAfxtbOc</a></p>— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMinich/status/1539639443367538693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2022</a>
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<h3 id="c2XFgq">Ben Brown – offensive guard/center – 6’5” 312 - <a href="https://www.redcuprebellion.com">Ole Miss</a>
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<p id="XmQnuc">Ben Brown was one of my favorite Day 3 interior offensive line targets, and the Bengals managed to get him without using a pick. </p>
<p id="d6IoVJ">Brown is excellent in pass protection. He has good feet and picks up both blitzes and twists nicely. He gets movement in the run game, but leans on the defender at times, and can lose his balance as a result. This is something that can be fixed with hard work and good coaching.</p>
<p id="HfvtHR">In the clip above, he shows off his pass protection skills. He kicks out wide from his right guard position, picking up the defensive end who has stunted into the B-gap. As the defender tries to get by him to both the inside and the outside, Brown keeps his feet moving and stays between the defender and the quarterback.</p>
<p id="ya6rct">The Bengals have a lot of young talent on the interior line, but Brown could very much be in the mix for a roster spot. He may find himself in direct completion with second-year center Trey Hill to back up Ted Karras at center. </p>
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<h3 id="TWmTmG">Shermari Jones – running back – 6’ 215 - Coastal Carolina </h3>
<p id="z7vV3a">The Bengals found a lot of talent when they visited Coastal Carolina this year. Not only did they draft Jeffery Gunter, they acquired two of his teammates as undrafted free agents. </p>
<p id="ruJplq">Shermari Jones is a true one-cut, downhill runner. He runs with power and high-steps over defenders who try to take him on low. His jump cuts are phenomenal, and often kick-start a big play. That is exactly what happens in this clip. </p>
<p id="XgI0Wt">Jones jump cuts in the backfield, then he gets immediately downhill. He hurdles one defender who is foolish enough to dive for his feet. Two more defenders have a chance to make the stop. He sets up the first one to the inside, before juking outside. The second one he simply outruns to the end zone. </p>
<p id="9E7Ukw">Jones has some skill as a runner, but his ability to make this team will likely come down to pass protection and special teams. He will need to shine in at least one of those areas during training camp.</p>
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<h3 id="kXOrFm">Jaivon Heiligh – wide receiver – 6’ 202- Coastal Carolina </h3>
<p id="nFjvce">Another Chanticleer, Jaivon Heiligh is an excellent contested-catch wide receiver. He makes great adjustments and can go up with any defender and come down with the ball. He is super-shifty and can shake defenders to get open and pick up extra yards once the ball is in his hands.</p>
<p id="NNrk3g">In this clip, Heiligh hauls in the pass and makes a quick cut to get past the defender for a touchdown. He can play on the outside, but projects best as a backup to Tyler Boyd in the slot.</p>
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<h3 id="QwpEx8">Kwamie Lassiter II – wide receiver – 5’10” 185 - Kansas </h3>
<p id="LHei0a">The wide receiver with the most buzz after OTA’s is Kwamie Lassiter. He is a shifty receiver who will likely be a slot in the NFL. He has some experience as a punt-returner, which may be of interest to special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons, a fellow for Jayhawk. </p>
<p id="1meEX5">In this clip, he lines up outside and flies by the cornerback. He is able to make the catch between two defenders. Lassiter will need to stand out on special teams. It could be his ability to return punts that secures him a roster spot, but it will be an uphill battle to win the staff’s trust and win the punt returner job. </p>
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<h3 id="4KpbiP">Devin Cochran - offensive tackle – 6’7” 306 – <a href="https://www.fromtherumbleseat.com">Georgia Tech</a>
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<p id="N3GJeh">Devin Cochran posted excellent testing numbers, but he does not always move well on the field. He gets off balance in the run game and struggles to adjust and move laterally in pass protection. </p>
<p id="ZStDnZ">In this clip, he kicks steps out to pick up the blitz, showcasing his athletic talent. </p>
<p id="kxaxJN">Cochran is a project, but his size and athleticism make him worth taking a good look at. His physical gifts make him a prime practice squad candidate. </p>
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<p lang="in" dir="ltr">#53 LG Desmond Noel <a href="https://t.co/0dGjQCmrWx">pic.twitter.com/0dGjQCmrWx</a></p>— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMinich/status/1539345787561312256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2022</a>
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<h3 id="IJIEmQ">Desmond Noel – offensive guard - 6’ 3” 301 – Florida Atlantic </h3>
<p id="1fp0s5">Colerain High School graduate Desmond Noel returns home to Cincinnati. </p>
<p id="k7TRDQ">Although Noel’s testing was good, but not great, his athleticism stands out on film He moves well both in small spaces and the open field. In pass protection, he adjusts and picks up blocks as the defensive line moves. In the run game, he is best when he is on the move, pulling or climbing to the second level to make blocks.</p>
<p id="4IqeuE">The Owls run a screen in this clip, and Noel does an excellent job of releasing and demolishing his man. </p>
<p id="2rNQyv">Noel is an interesting prospect who could have a chance at making the practice squad. </p>
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<h3 id="bD8kdc">Kendric Pryor – wide receiver - 5’10” 183 - Wisconsin</h3>
<p id="ztmdKU">Kendric Prior makes some excellent adjustments, contorting his body in all sorts of ways to come down with the ball. He is undersized, but tested very well in both the vertical jump and long jump. Although his timed speed is nothing to get excited about, Wisconsin often used him on end-arounds, and he did very well, averaging over ten yards-per-carry for his career. </p>
<p id="ZVQDWf">In this clip, he drags his feet to make an excellent sideline catch. With a lot of competition at the position, Pryor will need to find a way to standout in order to stick around, but there is something intriguing about his game. </p>
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<h3 id="kasVkv">Justin Rigg - tight end – 6-5 - 259 Kentucky</h3>
<p id="BK8lLu">Justin Rigg has excellent size and can get some movement as a blocker. His best asset is his ability to block in space, whether it be on a toss, a screen, or simply climbing to the second level to block a linebacker. </p>
<p id="1VYmLY">He is reliable, but not flashy as a pass-catcher, as you can see in this clip. Rigg sneaks into the flat to make the touchdown catch. </p>
<p id="sY9LUO">Rigg will compete for a role on the practice squad. </p>
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<h3 id="lElmrL">Jack Sorenson – wide receiver – 6’ 189 - Miami (Ohio)</h3>
<p id="CA8iCn">Jack Sorenson has excellent concentration and makes a lot of catches in traffic. He does not have great speed and as a result he does not have a lot of yards after the catch. He is often able to get open, finding and sitting in holes in the secondary. Although he makes a lot of contested catches, he rarely does so by out-jumping the defender. </p>
<p id="pPDh99">In this clip, he makes a really nice adjustment to bring the ball in. The defender cannot keep his feet and Sorenson turns up field for the touchdown.</p>
<p id="wiQyPn">The Bengals brought in a lot of wide receives, so Sorenson will have his work cut out for him as he tries to make the cut. </p>
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https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/6/24/23179807/film-room-offensive-udfasMatthew Minich2022-05-13T09:30:00-04:002022-05-13T09:30:00-04:00Bengals announce 2022 undrafted free agent signings
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<p>16 college free agents join the fray. </p> <p id="PU3w1X">The <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> have finalized their undrafted free agent class of 2022, signing 16 college free agents leading up to Friday’s rookie minicamp. Here are the 16:</p>
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<li id="CIZraA">LS Cal Adomitis, 6-2, 235, Pittsburgh</li>
<li id="eqs8vv">G/C Ben Brown, 6-5, 312, Mississippi </li>
<li id="YV8Rjg">OT Devin Cochran, 6-7, 306, Georgia Tech</li>
<li id="L1hQM6">CB Allan George, 5-11, 191, Vanderbilt</li>
<li id="LhFSbG">WR Jaivon Heiligh, 6-1, 202, Coastal Carolina</li>
<li id="3u5Pxo">LB Clarence Hicks, 6-2, 225, Texas-San Antonio</li>
<li id="sdCuGJ">CB Delonte Hood, 5-11, 192, Peru State College</li>
<li id="WXKr9r">HB Shermari Jones, 6-0, 213, Coastal Carolina</li>
<li id="XigWqG">WR Kwamie Lassiter II, 5-11, 185, Kansas</li>
<li id="I1ZCef">G Desmond Noel, 6-4, 301, Florida Atlantic</li>
<li id="gqxgu1">WR Kendric Pryor, 5-11, 183, Wisconsin</li>
<li id="dcZAwx">DB Bookie Radley-Hiles, 5-9, 183, Washington</li>
<li id="hB6xqL">TE Justin Rigg, 6-6, 259, Kentucky</li>
<li id="Zkenvy">WR Jack Sorenson, 6-0, 189, Miami (Ohio)</li>
<li id="wZbaof">DL Tariqious Tisdale, 6-5, 285, Mississippi</li>
<li id="VmfV7t">LB Carson Wells, 6-3, 241, Colorado</li>
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<p id="aBmyYj">Each player will practice with the team’s rookie draft class during minicamp, as well as additional tryout players who are currently unsigned. </p>
<p id="uwyKrc">The standard length of a college free agent contract is three years, so if a player makes it through final cuts later this offseason, he’ll be under contract for this season as well as the next two.</p>
<p id="yHY7sf">Learn more about this year’s UDFAs by going to our signing tracker <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051012/bengals-undrafted-free-agent-tracker-2022-nfl-draft-udfa-agents-picks-results">here</a>!</p>
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https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/13/23070454/bengals-announce-2022-undrafted-free-agent-signingsJohn Sheeran2022-05-08T06:00:00-04:002022-05-08T06:00:00-04:00Bengals praised for great undrafted free agent signing who is an even better person
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<p>The Bengals signed a slew of undrafted free agents, but it was one that may have gone under the radar that is getting some attention.</p> <p id="PGuYc1">The <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> have signed a number of undrafted free agents since the draft. You can check out the list <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051012/bengals-undrafted-free-agent-tracker-2022-nfl-draft-udfa-agents-picks-results">here</a>. </p>
<p id="ronfd6">Sure, there are a number of players who are flashier names at skill positions, but <a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/best-late-round-picks-udfa-signing-after-2022-nfl-draft-gmfb">Good Morning Football</a> has tabbed a name many may have scrolled past at as one of the best undrafted free agent signings, Pittsburgh long snapper Cal Adomitis.</p>
<p id="oqp6pv">“He played at Pittsburgh. He’s one of the leaders of the entire program. Last year, he cut off his hair and raised $117,000 for pediatric cancer research. He is one of those guys who profiles as a future Walter Payton Man of the Year candidate. </p>
<p id="XmlCmE">Something that has been incredibly important — from a player acquisition standpoint — is bringing in high character leaders for the locker room. It is safe to say that Adomitis fits that bill.</p>
<p id="KArrr0">It also signals that the Bengals special teams unit is on its way for young turnover. It started with kicker Evan McPherson last season, and then the team continually holding onto punter Drue Chrisman for most of last season. Now it appears they are possibly planning for the future beyond 38-year-old Clark Harris who has been Kevin Huber’s biggest competition for most games as a Bengals on the current roster.</p>
<p id="2JGrC1">It would certainly be quite the changing of the guard having Huber and Harris move on after all these seasons of long snapping, punting and holding from the same two individuals. Not to mention that both have just been outstanding people during that time as well.</p>
<p id="2hedb4">Harris would leave some serious shoes to fill, but Adomitis could be the man to fill them at some point down the road.</p>
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/8/23061334/bengals-2022-undrafted-free-agent-signings-cal-adomitis-pitt-panthersPatrickJudis2022-05-02T18:33:14-04:002022-05-02T18:33:14-04:00Bengals undrafted free agent tracker 2022
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<p>Keep track of who the Bengals land after the 2022 NFL Draft.</p> <p id="q03CBR"></p>
<h3 id="5mnoV1"><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051031/bengals-2022-undrafted-free-agents-news-rumors-nfl-free-agency">Cincinnati Bengals Undrafted Free Agents 2022</a></h3>
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<a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com">Wisconsin Badgers</a> WR Kendric Pryor (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/2/23054048/bengals-wisconsin-badgers-kendric-pryor-peru-state-delonte-hood-udfa">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.alligatorarmy.com">Florida Gators</a> OG Stewart Reese (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/2/23053552/stewart-reese-bengals-florida-gators-football-nfl-news-udfa-2022">story</a>)</li>
<li id="KL2gP4">Peru State CB Delonte Hood (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/2/23054048/bengals-wisconsin-badgers-kendric-pryor-peru-state-delonte-hood-udfa">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.tomahawknation.com/">Florida State</a> TE Jordan Wilson (<a href="https://twitter.com/LogansTwitty/status/1520794800336916481">link</a>)</li>
<li id="0pFOgu">Miami (OH) WR Jack Sorenson (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/1/23052294/bengals-miami-university-jack-sorenson-nfl-udfa-news">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.ralphiereport.com">Colorado Buffaloes</a> LB Carson Wells (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/1/23052096/bengals-carson-wells-nfl-undrafted-free-agents-2022-cincinnati-udfahttps://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/1/23052096/bengals-carson-wells-nfl-undrafted-free-agents-2022-cincinnati-udfa">story</a>)</li>
<li id="1i7siU">Florida Atlantic Owls OG Desmond Noel (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/1/23052193/clarence-hicks-desmond-noel-udfa-deals-bengals-news-rumors">story</a>)</li>
<li id="izCDyq">UTSA Roadrunners LB Clarence Hicks (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/1/23052193/clarence-hicks-desmond-noel-udfa-deals-bengals-news-rumors">story</a>)</li>
<li id="i0pb6u">Coastal Carolina RB Shermari Jones (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051229/shermari-jones-bengals-nfl-undrafted-free-agent-news">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.redcuprebellion.com">Ole Miss Rebels</a> OL Ben Brown (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051210/bengals-ole-miss-rebels-ben-brown-pitt-panthers-cal-adomitis-udfas">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.cardiachill.com">Pittsburgh Panthers</a> LS Cal Adomitis (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051210/bengals-ole-miss-rebels-ben-brown-pitt-panthers-cal-adomitis-udfas">story</a>)</li>
<li id="pljnHy">Coastal Carolina WR Jaivon Heiligh (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051239/jaivon-heiligh-bengals-nfl-udfa-news-rumors">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com">Kentucky Wildcats</a> TE Justin Rigg (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051238/justin-rigg-bengals-nfl-udfa-free-agency">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.rockchalktalk.com">Kansas Jayhawks</a> WR Kwamie Lassiter II (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051257/kansas-jayhawks-news-kwamie-lassiter-georgia-tech-devin-cochran-bengals-rumors">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.fromtherumbleseat.com">Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets</a> OT Devin Cochran (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051257/kansas-jayhawks-news-kwamie-lassiter-georgia-tech-devin-cochran-bengals-rumors">story</a>)</li>
<li id="gKnRfL">Ole Miss Rebels DL Tariqious Tisdale (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051306/bengals-tariqious-tisdale-highlights-brendan-radley-hiles-nfl-free-agents">story</a>)</li>
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<a href="https://www.uwdawgpound.com">Washington Huskies</a> DB Brendan Radley-Hiles (<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051306/bengals-tariqious-tisdale-highlights-brendan-radley-hiles-nfl-free-agents">story</a>)</li>
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<p id="BnPCx5">As the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2022 NFL Draft</a> wraps up, there will still be talented prospects available who are looking for their first NFL team. These are known as undrafted free agents.</p>
<p id="DbVrdP">While most of the focus is on the draft, there are always undrafted players who go on to make NFL rosters, and the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> have had plenty of key contributors who didn’t hear their names called in the draft.</p>
<p id="R2xzUw">News and rumors will be flooding in fast, though nothing will be official until the Bengals announce the players they have signed, which will likely be Monday, so these reports are unofficial for now.</p>
<aside id="1jbdys"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Bengals Draft Results: Track the picks here","url":"https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/28/23045788/bengals-draft-results-2022-picks-tracker-nfl"}]}'></div></aside><p id="ZWWP3j">Also, some of these will also be tryout invites and not necessarily signed to a deal.</p>
<p id="MU1qzT">Keep track here for UDFA signings, and keep checking back as more names are added to the tracker. And you can bet on Bengals futures at <a href="https://dksb.sng.link/As9kz/py2n?_dl=https%3A%2F%2Fsportsbook.draftkings.com%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D303516874%26wpcid%3D184913%26wpcn%3DInarticle%26wpsrc%3DVox%26wpcrid%3DNFLDraft&pcid=184913&pscn=NFLDraft&pcrn=Inarticle&psn=Vox">DraftKings Sportsbook</a>.</p>
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https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/4/30/23051012/bengals-undrafted-free-agent-tracker-2022-nfl-draft-udfa-agents-picks-resultsJason Marcum2022-05-02T18:26:52-04:002022-05-02T18:26:52-04:00Bengals land Wisconsin WR Kendric Pryor and Peru State DB Delonte Hood
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<p>More reinforcements!</p> <p id="mHAdli">The <a href="http://www.cincyjungle.com">Cincinnati Bengals</a> continue to be active in adding rookie talent to the team in the post-draft free agent market. </p>
<p id="uSVIJp">This time, we have a wide receiver in the mix and, of course a defensive back. The just can’t seem to get enough defensive backs.</p>
<p id="zTENIV">The receiver, <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/sports/football/roster/kendric-pryor/9670">Kendric Pryor</a> is another Big Ten product for the team to add. Pryor appeared in 40 games with <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/">The University of Wisconsin</a>, with 24 starts. Pryor comes off a senior season in which he hauled in 32 passes for 416 yards and three touchdowns. </p>
<p id="rAEy14">The Badgers didn’t necessarily have phenomenal quarterback play last season, but Pryor was able to show flashes here and there. He will come to spring camps in hopes of finding a place for himself in the Bengals’ talented wide receiver room. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed for this opportunity and ready to get to work. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhoDey</a> <a href="https://t.co/npds9Rwwq9">pic.twitter.com/npds9Rwwq9</a></p>— Kendric Pryor (@_KPryor3) <a href="https://twitter.com/_KPryor3/status/1520823030443913218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2022</a>
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<p id="Zj60qm">Of course, it wouldn’t be the Bengals if a defensive back wasn’t in the mix. </p>
<p id="owkKmq">Since Day 1 of the draft, it is clear they are looking to stack talent in that department. The latest signee is defensive back <a href="https://pscbobcats.com/sports/football/roster/delonte-hood/4155">Delonte Hood</a> out of <a href="https://pscbobcats.com/index.aspx">Peru State</a>, <a href="https://pscbobcats.com/news/2022/5/2/football-peru-state-db-delonte-hood-signs-as-an-udfa-with-cincinnati-bengals.aspx">per the school</a>.</p>
<p id="2x01jd">Hood, a junior played in 10 games last season with 21 total tackles, seven pass breakups, an interception, and one blocked kick.</p>
<p id="6StCxQ">After not getting an <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Combine</a> invite, the 5-foot-11, 192-pound Hood took part in the Nebraska Pro Day. He recorded a 4.38 40-yard dash, 4.20 20-yard shuttle, 6.84 3-cone drill, a 35-inch vertical, 10-foot-5 broad jump, and had 12 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.</p>
<p id="DmdjLw">Coming from a small college many just learned about this offseason, Hood is facing an uphill battle in a defensive back group that is suddenly one of the deeper areas of the roster, Hood will have to make quite the impression this spring and summer just to earn a spot on the practice squad.</p>
<p id="WnTkkr">In the meantime, check out some highlights of both players.</p>
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https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/2/23054048/bengals-wisconsin-badgers-kendric-pryor-peru-state-delonte-hood-udfaDrew Garrison2022-05-02T12:39:03-04:002022-05-02T12:39:03-04:00Bengals hosting Florida guard Stewart Reese as tryout player
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<p>Reese will get a look as rookies report to minicamp.</p> <p id="OCgby1">A former teammate of Evan McPherson and Zach Carter is hoping to join the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> this week.</p>
<p id="WVDlER">The Bengals have invited Florida guard Stewart Reese to compete in rookie minicamp as a tryout player, per <em>The Athletic</em>’s Greg Auman. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Gators guard Stewart Reese will go to Bengals rookie minicamp as a tryout player. Two-year starter was at Mississippi State before transferring to Florida. 6-5, 350 pounds.</p>— Greg Auman (@gregauman) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregauman/status/1521145838818447363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a>
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<p id="4pfJoF">Reese, who is notably 6-5 and 350 pounds, spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons as a starter for the Gators, all at the right guard position. While he was a staple in the starting lineup, his Pro Football Focus grades were less than desirable. He finished the 2021 season with a 55.5 grade and netted a 55.8 grade in 2020.</p>
<p id="ls7jZ5">Reese was a graduate transfer originally from <a href="https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com">Mississippi State</a>. A class of 2016 recruit of Dan Mullen’s, Reese followed Mullen to Florida after making the SEC Academic Honor Roll from 2016-18. He also played right tackle for Mississippi State before settling in at right guard.</p>
<p id="fBKWyG">As a tryout player, Reese will come in and compete for a spot on the Bengals’ 90-man roster and then do so again when training camp ensues in July. </p>
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/5/2/23053552/stewart-reese-bengals-florida-gators-football-nfl-news-udfa-2022John Sheeran