With the Cincinnati Bengals officially picking at No. 18 in the 2024 NFL draft, now feels like the right time to step back and look at all of the players drafted in that slot in recent years.
The Bengals head to that pick and overall draft with a variety of needs, though some of those will hinge on what they do at specific positions beforehand such as wide receiver (Tee Higgins), offensive tackle (Jonah Williams) and others.
Luckily for those Bengals, the hit rate on the 18th pick looks pretty impressive over the years and includes quality defensive backs, linemen and more.
Cutting this retrospective off at 2007 just feels right, too, considering the Bengals used the 18th pick that year on a fan favorite who had a stellar career in Cincinnati.
2023: LB Jack Campbell, Lions
2022: WR Treylon Burks, Titans
2021: DE Jaelan Phillips, Dolphins
2020: OT Austin Jackson, Dolphins
2019: C Garrett Bradbury, Vikings
2018: CB Jaire Alexander, Packers
2017: CB Adoree' Jackson, Titans
2016: C Ryan Kelly, Colts
2015: CB Marcus Peters, Chiefs
2014: DB Calvin Pryor, Jets
2013: DB Eric Reid, 49ers
2012: DE Melvin Ingram, Chargers
2011: DT Corey Liuget
2010: C Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers
2009: DE Robert Ayers, Broncos
2008: QB Joe Flacco, Ravens
2007: CB Leon Hall, Bengals
