According to Aaron Wilson, the Bengals have signed fourth-round OT D’Ante Smith to his rookie contract.
Wilson added Cincinnati has also signed fourth-round DE Cameron Sample.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | Ja’Marr Chase | WR | |
| 2 | Jackson Carman | OT | |
| 3 | Joseph Ossai | EDGE | |
| 4 | Cameron Sample | DE | Signed |
| 4 | Tyler Shelvin | DT | |
| 4 | D’Ante Smith | OT | Signed |
| 5 | Evan McPherson | K | |
| 6 | Trey Hill | C | |
| 6 | Chris Evans | RB | |
| 7 | Wyatt Hubert | DE |
Smith, 22, was a four-year starter at East Carolina. He suffered a season-ending injury after just one game in 2020 and declared for the draft with a year of eligibility remaining.
Smith is expected to sign a four-year, $3,979,345 deal that also includes a $499,345 signing bonus.
During his college career, Smith started 30 games for East Carolina, including 29 at left tackle and one at left guard.
Sample, 21, was a four-year starter at Tulane and was named first team All-AAC in 2020.
Sample is expected to sign a four-year, $4,268,142 contract that includes a $788,142 signing bonus.
During his four-year career at Tulane, Sample recorded 151 tackles, 10.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and eight deflections.
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