Bengals draft questions, Part 2: Time to build the future at cornerback?

This is the second of a five-part series assessing the outlook of the most important Bengals’ questions of the 2026 NFL Draft. Monday: What happens at pick No. 10? Tuesday: Can they build the future at CB? Wednesday: When’s the best time to add pass rush? Thursday: Who fits best at linebacker? Friday: Where will they supplement the offense? CINCINNATI – Cornerback might be the strongest individual position on the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 defense.So how did it become such a pressing need?The combination of a lack of proven depth, a nickel corner who spent half of last year on the practice squad and two starters in the last year of their rookie contracts makes for a combustible mix in the long and short term.Does this draft present the opportunity to build the future of the room?Advertisement