Everything to know for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2024 NFL draft

The 2024 NFL draft kicks off Thursday with the first round and the Cincinnati Bengals are slated to have 10 picks.

Cincinnati picks No. 18 in the first round for the third time in franchise history. The team picked defensive end Alfred Williams at 18 in 1991 and defensive back Leon Hall in 2007.

More: Watch the Bengals' 2024 NFL Draft picks live with Fubo (free trial)

Cincinnati enters the draft as a contender with needs at defensive line, wide receiver and offensive tackle. Defensive tackle is the team's most glaring need after DJ Reader joined the Detroit Lions in free agency. Next is right tackle, where the team needs to find a long-term solution.

What channel is 2024 NFL Draft on this week? Time, TV schedule for Cincinnati Bengals picks

The first round of the 2024 NFL draft kicks off Thursday at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and the NFL Network. The second and third rounds of the NFL draft start Friday at 7 p.m. Rounds 4-7 will commence Saturday at noon.

NFL draft livestream 2024: How to watch Bengals' picks

The 2024 NFL Draft will be streamed on ESPN+, YouTubeTV, NFL+, Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Bengals picks in 2024 NFL Draft

Cincinnati has 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. The picks:

  • No. 18 (Round 1)

  • No. 49 (Round 2)

  • No. 80 (Round 3)

  • No. 97 (Round 3)

  • No. 115 (Round 4)

  • No. 149 (Round 5)

  • No. 194 (Round 6)

  • No. 214 (Round 6)

  • No. 224 (Round 7)

  • No. 237 (Round 7)

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals 2024 NFL draft picks how to watch live, stream

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