Cincinnati Bengals Top Breakout Candidate in 2026
Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to develop a strong new tight end in Erick All Jr. after his first two seasons were affected by injury. With some veterans gone and others less effective, All could become an important player in the team’s offense in 2026.Key Facts
- Erick All Jr. was drafted in 2024 in the fourth round from Iowa, known for producing good tight ends.
- He tore his ACL twice early in his career, missing most of the 2025 season.
- Veterans Mike Gesicki, Noah Fant, Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample played tight end roles while All was injured.
- Gesicki led the team’s tight ends in yards last season with 307 yards on 28 catches.
- Drew Sample had the highest playing time among tight ends in 2025, participating in over half the snaps.
- The Bengals did not add any new tight ends in the 2026 offseason.
- In college, All had strong receiving numbers and earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors twice.
- If healthy, All could become the third receiving option behind stars Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.
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