Bengals Select TE Jack Endries With 221st Overall Pick

Draftnick Takes: Endries is a quarterback-friendly “F” tight finish who nonetheless wants time within the weight room. His route-running might be monotonous and short-area separation uninspiring, however he is powerful, has a rebounder’s really feel for boxing out defenders and is a constant ball-winner even when protection is draped throughout him. He builds pace and is more durable on man protection when allowed to stretch his legs on longer routes…Endries ought to grow to be an NFL starter. – NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein

Did You Know?: Endries was teammates with 2026 first general decide Fernando Mendoza at Cal. In reality, he was a visitor of Mendoza on the 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony. Endries was a three-sport athlete in highschool, additionally taking part in basketball and baseball. He declared for the draft as an underclassman having fulfilled his diploma necessities.