In a move to strengthen their roster, the Cincinnati Bengals have added 14 college free agents to their team. The signings, announced today, reflect the Bengals’ commitment to scouting talent beyond the traditional draft pool. Let’s take a closer look at the newcomers:
1. DE Justin Blazek
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 252 lbs
- College: Wisconsin-Platteville
- Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
2. WR Cole Burgess
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 192 lbs
- College: SUNY Cortland
- Hometown: Greenwich, N.Y.
3. HB Noah Cain
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 222 lbs
- College: Louisiana State
- Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
4. LB Aaron Casey
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 231 lbs
- College: Indiana
- Hometown: Douglasville, Ga.
5. HB Elijah Collins
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 212 lbs
- College: Oklahoma State
- Hometown: Detroit, Mich.
6. S Michael Dowell
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 217 lbs
- College: Miami (Ohio)
- Hometown: North Ridgeville, Ohio
7. TE Cam Grandy
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 253 lbs
- College: Illinois State
- Hometown: Benson, Ill.
8. S PJ Jules
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 203 lbs
- College: Southern Illinois
- Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
9. QB Rocky Lombardi
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 225 lbs
- College: Northern Illinois
- Hometown: Clive, Iowa
10. P Austin McNamara
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 204 lbs
- College: Texas Tech
- Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz.
11. OT Eric Miller
- Height: 6-8
- Weight: 311 lbs
- College: Louisville
- Hometown: Mason, Ohio
12. WR Tre Mosley
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 196 lbs
- College: Michigan State
- Hometown: Pontiac, Mich.
13. LB Maema Njongmeta
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 230 lbs
- College: Wisconsin
- Hometown: Buffalo Grove, Ill.
14. CB Lance Robinson
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 185 lbs
- College: Tulane
- Hometown: New Orleans, La.
These signings represent a strategic move by the Bengals to add depth and diversity to their roster. While some of these players may be considered underdogs due to their undrafted status, history has shown that college free agents often bring a hunger and determination that can make a significant impact on the field. As the Bengals continue to prepare for the upcoming season, these new additions will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the team’s future success.
