Cincinnati NFL Draft Picks
Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.
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Cincinnati NFL Draft pipeline
Draft results show how Cincinnati talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.
This view currently includes 26 draft picks across the current range and filters, including 1 first-rounder. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.
NFL Draft Pipeline
Explore how Cincinnati talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.
Total Picks
26
2017 – 2026
First Rounders
1
Latest: Ahmad Gardner (2022)
Best Pick
#4
Ahmad Gardner • 2022
Position Spotlight
Safety
4 total picks
Draft Picks Over Time
Rounds Breakdown
Day three picks: 18 • Average round: 4.7
Position Distribution
Top NFL Destinations
Most common landing spots for Cincinnati alumni.
Cleveland Browns
4 picks
Arizona Cardinals
3 picks
Seattle Seahawks
2 picks
Green Bay Packers
2 picks
Indianapolis Colts
2 picks
Kansas City Chiefs
2 picks
Draft Picks Detail
Showing 26 players that match your filters.
Jake Golday Linebacker • 6'4" • 239 lbs From Arlington, TN, USA | 2026 | Round 2 (Pick 19) | #51 |  Minnesota Vikings | Rank 55 • Grade 82 |
Joe Royer Tight End • 6'5" • 247 lbs From Cincinnati, OH, USA | 2026 | Round 5 (Pick 30) | #170 | Cleveland Browns | Rank 130 • Grade 61 |
Cyrus Allen Wide Receiver • 5'11" • 180 lbs From New Orleans, LA, USA | 2026 | Round 5 (Pick 36) | #176 | Kansas City Chiefs | Rank 200 • Grade 48 |
Gavin Gerhardt Center From Xenia, OH, USA | 2026 | Round 7 (Pick 19) | #235 | Minnesota Vikings | — |
John Williams Offensive Tackle • 6'4" • 322 lbs | 2025 | Round 7 (Pick 34) | #250 | Green Bay Packers | Rank 272 • Grade 39 |
Jowon Briggs Defensive Tackle • 6'2" • 297 lbs From Cincinnati, OH, USA | 2024 | Round 7 (Pick 23) | #243 | Cleveland Browns | Rank 361 • Grade 30 |
Tre Tucker Wide Receiver • 5'9" • 182 lbs From Akron, OH, USA | 2023 | Round 3 (Pick 37) | #100 |  Las Vegas Raiders | Rank 222 • Grade 45 |
Tyler Scott Wide Receiver • 5'10" • 177 lbs From Barberton, OH, USA | 2023 | Round 4 (Pick 31) | #133 |  Chicago Bears | Rank 95 • Grade 70 |
Josh Whyle Tight End • 6'7" • 248 lbs From Cincinnati, OH, USA | 2023 | Round 5 (Pick 13) | #147 |  Tennessee Titans | Rank 117 • Grade 65 |
Ahmad Gardner Cornerback • 6'3" • 190 lbs From Detroit, MI, USA | 2022 | Round 1 (Pick 4) | #4 |  New York Jets | Rank 5 • Grade 93 |
Alec Pierce Wide Receiver • 6'3" • 211 lbs From Visalia, CA, USA | 2022 | Round 2 (Pick 21) | #53 | Indianapolis Colts | Rank 61 • Grade 82 |
Bryan Cook Safety • 6'1" • 206 lbs From Cincinnati, OH, USA | 2022 | Round 2 (Pick 30) | #62 | Kansas City Chiefs | Rank 105 • Grade 70 |
Desmond Ridder Quarterback • 6'3" • 211 lbs From Louisville, KY, USA | 2022 | Round 3 (Pick 10) | #74 |  Atlanta Falcons | Rank 43 • Grade 86 |
Myjai Sanders Defensive End • 6'5" • 228 lbs From Jacksonville, FL, USA | 2022 | Round 3 (Pick 36) | #100 | Arizona Cardinals | Rank 114 • Grade 70 |
Coby Bryant Cornerback • 6'1" • 193 lbs From Akron, OH, USA | 2022 | Round 4 (Pick 4) | #109 | Seattle Seahawks | Rank 108 • Grade 70 |
Jerome Ford Running Back • 5'11" • 210 lbs From Seffner, FL, USA | 2022 | Round 5 (Pick 13) | #156 | Cleveland Browns | Rank 134 • Grade 65 |
Darrian Beavers Inside Linebacker • 6'4" • 237 lbs From Cincinnati, OH, USA | 2022 | Round 6 (Pick 3) | #182 |  New York Giants | Rank 130 • Grade 66 |
Curtis Brooks Defensive Tackle From Danville, VA, USA | 2022 | Round 6 (Pick 38) | #216 | Indianapolis Colts | Rank 328 • Grade 35 |
James Hudson Offensive Tackle • 6'5" • 313 lbs From Toledo, OH, USA | 2021 | Round 4 (Pick 5) | #110 | Cleveland Browns | Rank 88 • Grade 73 |
Darrick Forrest Safety • 6'0" • 206 lbs From Columbus, OH, USA | 2021 | Round 5 (Pick 19) | #163 |  Washington | Rank 291 • Grade 32 |
James Wiggins Safety • 5'11" • 209 lbs From Miami, FL, USA | 2021 | Round 7 (Pick 16) | #243 | Arizona Cardinals | Rank 224 • Grade 42 |
Gerrid Doaks Running Back • 6'0" • 230 lbs From Indianapolis, IN, USA | 2021 | Round 7 (Pick 17) | #244 |  Miami Dolphins | — |
Josiah Deguara Tight End • 6'2" • 242 lbs From Folsom, CA, USA | 2020 | Round 3 (Pick 30) | #94 | Green Bay Packers | — |
Cortez Broughton Defensive Tackle • 6'2" • 293 lbs From Warner Robins, GA, USA | 2019 | Round 7 (Pick 28) | #242 |  Los Angeles Chargers | — |
Korey Cunningham Offensive Tackle • 6'5" • 311 lbs From Montevallo, AL, USA | 2018 | Round 7 (Pick 36) | #254 | Arizona Cardinals | Grade 30 |
Mike Tyson Safety • 6'1" • 204 lbs From Norfolk, VA, USA | 2017 | Round 6 (Pick 3) | #187 | Seattle Seahawks | Rank 243 • Grade 43 |
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