The Cincinnati Bengals selected TCU cornerback Josh Newton in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
The 149th overall pick, Newton is a 5’11” defender with positional versatility who hits on a big need on the depth chart.
While Dax Hill might make the shift to corner, the team needed further depth behind Mike Hilton, DJ Turner and Cam Taylor-Britt. Newton presents the pro-ready ability to help right away, if necessary.
To start Day 3 of the draft, the Bengals used a fourth-round pick on Iowa’s Erick All, a long-term selection for Joe Burrow’s offense at the critical tight end position.
