When it comes to the second round, the Cincinnati Bengals have a track record not only of drafting running backs on whom they rely heavily but also of netting productive players. Ickey Woods, Harold Green, Corey Dillon, Kenny Irons, Giovani Bernard, and Joe Mixon were all picks made in this round, with varying degrees of success.
The Bengals are looking for a back to complement Chase Brown, who had a solid 2024 campaign, and the prevailing thought is that they will wait until the later rounds of the draft to address that need. Still, given their penchant for grabbing players with immense talent in the second round, they may be inclined to pounce on a BPA.