Bengals draft tight end Jack Endries in seventh round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals selected tight end Jack Endries from Texas in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Endries expressed his excitement about landing with Cincinnati, identifying it as his top choice and a chance to learn under Coach James Casey. Despite falling lower than expected in the draft, he aims to develop his skills as a versatile tight end, potentially succeeding Mike Gesicki in the coming years. The tight end position has seen limited continuity for quarterback Joe Burrow, who has only had two tight ends remain with the team for more than one season.
- •Jack Endries was drafted by the Bengals in the seventh round.
- •He stated Cincinnati was his top location.
- •Coach James Casey will guide Endries' development.
- •Burrow has had only two tight ends stay longer than one season.
- •Endries may eventually succeed Mike Gesicki.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals were tight end Jack Endries ‘top location’
"Despite falling farther than expected, it may have been a blessing in disguise.
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