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Bengals Target Clemson DT Woods in 2026 Mock Draft
31 Jan
Summary
- Bengals hold the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Mock draft projects Clemson's Peter Woods to Cincinnati.
- Woods is rated the draft's best defensive tackle prospect.
The Cincinnati Bengals are poised to make a significant selection with the 10th overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. As mock drafts begin to surface, one prominent projection has the Bengals selecting Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.
This potential pick addresses a critical need for Cincinnati's defense, which ranked last in the league for run defense and struggled overall in the 2025 season. Woods is recognized as the top defensive tackle prospect in the 2026 draft class.
Woods, standing at 6'3" and weighing 315 pounds, is noted for his quickness and ability to disrupt interior offensive lines. Throughout his three seasons at Clemson, he recorded five sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, and 84 total tackles, forcing two fumbles.
His collegiate accolades include being named a second-team All-American in 2025 by AP, Phil Steele, and USA Today. This distinction makes him Clemson's first defensive tackle to earn AP All-American honors since Christian Wilkins in 2018.
