Bengals roster 2023: Depth chart, 53-man predictions after draft

The Cincinnati Bengals revamped the depth chart and projected 53-man roster when Duke Tobin and Co. added eight draft picks via the 2023 NFL draft.

Looking at things right after the draft, it seems there is a good chance perhaps six of those prospects could actually elbow their way into a final 53-man roster spot.

That’s something made possible by drafting well for both need and value, getting rookies such as running backs and even later-round receivers whose versatile skill sets could make them valuable instant contributors.

With the draft in the rearview mirror now, here’s a look at the updated depth chart — with players projected to make the 53-man roster in italics.

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Quarterback

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• Starter: Joe Burrow

• Backup: Trevor Siemian, Jake Browning

Running back

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• Starter: Joe Mixon

• Backups: Chase Brown, Trayveon Williams, Chris Evans

Wide receiver

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• WR1: Ja’Marr Chase, Stanley Morgan, Kwamie Lassiter II

• Slot: Tyler Boyd, Charlie Jones, Trenton Irwin

• WR2: Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Trent Taylor

Tight end

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• Starter: Irv Smith Jr.

• Backup: Devin Asiasi, Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, Nick Bowers

Offensive line

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• LT: Orlando Brown Jr., Jackson Carman, D’Ante Smith, Devin Cochran

• LG: Cordell Volson, Max Scharping, Nate Gilliam

• C: Ted Karras, Trey Hill, Ben Brown

• RG: Alex Cappa, Max Scharping

• RT: La’el Collins, Jonah Williams, Cody Ford, Hakeem Adeniji

Defensive line

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• LDE: Sam Hubbard, Cam Sample, Jeff Gunter, Owen Carney

• 3T: B.J. Hill, Zach Carter, Jay Tufele

• NT: D.J. Reader, Josh Tupou (5T),
  Domenique Davis

• RDE: Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Joseph Ossai, Tarell Basham, Raymond Johnson III

Linebacker

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• LB: Logan Wilson, Markus Bailey, Joe Bachie

• LB: Germaine Pratt, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Keandre Jones

Cornerback

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• CB: Chidobe Awuzie, DJ Turner, Allan George

• CB: Cam Taylor-Britt, Sidney Jones IV,
  Marvell Tell III

• NCB: Mike Hilton, Jalen Davis, DJ Ivey

Safety

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• S: Nick Scott, Jordan Battle, Michael Thomas

• S: Dax Hill, Tycen Anderson, Yusuf Corker

Special Teams

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K: Evan McPherson

P: Brad Robbins, Drue Chrisman

LS: Cal Adomitis

KR: Charlie Jones, Trayveon Williams

PR: Charlie Jones

Story originally appeared on Bengals Wire