Kaleb Johnson drawing curiosity from Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals proceed to lock in visits with gamers forward of the 2025 NFL Draft and for lots of the visits, now we have seen a heavy emphasis on defensive gamers. With how the Bengals protection carried out in 2024, that isn’t a lot of a shock.

One other space they’ve taken a glance is working again. After a go to with Ohio State working again Quinshon Judkins, the Bengals look like taking a better have a look at one other Huge Ten working again.

College of Iowa working again Kaleb Johnson was in Cincinnati for a go to just lately. Johnson is broadly thought of to be one of many prime working backs within the class.

In 2024 at Iowa, Johnson rushed for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns. He added two receiving touchdowns on 22 receptions and 188 yards. Relying on who’s scouting info you have a look at, Johnson is available in as excessive because the third-rated working again within the class.

Whereas Chase Brown confirmed he could possibly be the RB1 within the Bengals offense final yr, the staff continues to be doing their homework on different backs to doubtlessly pair with him. Zach Moss continues to be on the roster with the newly resigned Samaje Perine, however the Bengals may decide to maneuver on from Moss and substitute him with a rookie prospect.

A greater run sport will surely assist the Bengals’ already potent offense, however higher run blocking will assist greater than the rest.