NFL Draft Day 3 open thread and news

One final crack at it.

Greetings Bengals fans!

Today is the final day of the NFL Draft with Rounds 4-7 on deck.

Come join the discussion in our open thread, and check today’s headlines below.

Who Dey!

Bengals News

Bengals continue using the Michigan pipeline with their second-round pick in NFL Draft
Another former Wolverine is set to wear stripes.

Bengals Get Man In The Middle With McKinnley Jackson In Third Round Of NFL Draft
Jackson has the long arms and initial burst to rudely slam his hands into blocks, displaying contact balance and natural strength to hold the point.” – Dane Brugler, The Athletic

Zac Taylor Discusses Jermaine Burton’s Character Concerns: ‘Felt Really, Really Comfortable With These Guys’
“Felt really really comfortable with these guys and specifically about Jermaine,” Taylor said.

Alabama WR Jermaine Burton Explodes Into Bengals Huddle During Third Round Of NFL Draft
“It’s just honestly a truly blessed moment,” said Burton. “I thank God and I’m ready to work. They made the right decision.”

Bengals Defense Beefs Up Middle With Second-Round Selection Of Kris Jenkins
Jenkins was a captain on Michigan’s National Championship team last year and was nicknamed “The Mutant” by former Wolverines’ strength coach Ben Herbert.

Bengals take a big risk on an explosive pass catcher with their third round pick in the NFL Draft
Another player from a major program has been drafted to the Bengals.

Bengals draft McKinnley Jackson: Best Twitter reactions
The best reactions after the Bengals made another third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

NFL News

Adonai Mitchell to Colts in NFL draft, backed by GM in profane rant
Colts GM Chris Ballard fiercely defended Adonai Mitchell against criticisms of his character, calling the condemnations of the rookie wide receiver “bulls—” during a lengthy rant.

Cowboys closer to Ezekiel Elliott reunion amid RB shortage
The Cowboys have yet to fill their running back need, but the return of Ezekiel Elliott looks more and more likely.

Roger Goodell mulls 18-game slate, Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl Sunday and a significant increase in international games.

2024 NFL Draft: Jer’Zhan Newton, Cooper DeJean among Day 2’s top value picks
The Next Gen Stats Team uses its draft model to identify the five best value picks from Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Which prospects selected in Rounds 2 and 3 project to be steals?

2024 NFL Draft Day 2 winners and losers: Commanders, Bills surge, NFC South struggling
Will Brinson breaks down the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft.

John Lynch: We didn’t entertain trading Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk today
The 49ers ended Day 2 of the 2024 draft with Samuel and Aiyuk still on their roster after adding Ricky Pearsall at No. 31 on Thursday.