Brian Parker among biggest steals in 2026 NFL Draft
Brian Parker II was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is considered one of the biggest steals of the draft due to his impressive college performance at Duke. The Bengals are looking to strengthen their offensive line with Parker and fellow draft pick Connor Lew.
- ▪Brian Parker II started 13 games for Duke in the last two seasons and earned Third-Team AP-All American status in 2025.
- ▪The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Parker to improve their offensive line, which has struggled for years.
- ▪Parker is expected to transition successfully from offensive tackle to interior blocker.
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