A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
The Bengals need to address the defensive tackle room. While a first-round pick is possible, it’s unlikely, simply because the Bengals do not value the position enough. If A’Mauri Washington is still on the board at 41, it becomes a no-brainer. He’s a borderline first-round talent in many circles, so it would be a steal.
As a true freshman, Washington appeared in eight games in the rotation and was featured a bit more in 2024 in 14 games. However, he truly broke out this year. Most of his stats make sense for an interior defensive lineman: 31 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks heading into the Peach Bowl.
He has also broken up eight passes.
A defensive tackle broke up eight passes.
That alone rockets him up draft boards. It’s an invaluable trait to be able to get his hands up to disrupt the quarterback throwing across the middle.
Wisconsin stood no chance vs. A'Mauri Washington (or Bear AlexanderO pic.twitter.com/xnHXGaLV3L
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) October 28, 2025
At six-foot-three and 330 pounds, Washington is a freak athlete. His get-off at the line of scrimmage will have guards in all kinds of Hell and he is powerful enough as a bull rusher to collapse pockets from the inside.
If the Bengals add Caleb Downs or an EDGE in the first round, adding Washington would be a slam dunk.
