The Cincinnati Bengals have selected 618 players in their 50-year history. Here’s a look at the best draft picks by position for the Bengals:
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Ken Anderson, third round, 1971, Augustana. A case certainly could be made for Boomer Esiason here, but the value they got out of Anderson is hard to beat. Anderson played for the Bengals from 1971-86 and took them to their first Super Bowl. He was named MVP and first-team All-Pro in 1981 in addition to leading the league in passing twice. Anderson still holds Bengals records for passing yards, touchdowns, attempts and completions.