News Summary

• Cincinnati used the 221st selection of the 2026 NFL Draft to add Texas tight end Jack Endries.
• Endries’ value is best viewed as depth and potential role growth at tight end.
• Tight end is a position where NFL playbooks can expand quickly if a prospect shows reliable hands, route discipline, and the physicality to handle in-line responsibilities.
• The Bengals’ pick of Endries at 221 reflects a low-risk, developmental addition at a position that can affect multiple facets of an offense, including the passing game and short-yardage formations.