Hampton is a great prospect, of course -- he's an all-around player who just ran for 1,600-plus yards and 15 scores on a 5.9 average last year. But the Bengals already have Brown and brought back Samaje Perine in free agency.

The Bengals look to build on their explosive offense and address key defensive weaknesses in the 2025 NFL Draft as they aim to return to championship contention.

Right out of the gates, those Bengals could disrupt the first round of the draft and start a run at a variety of positions that impact all the teams behind them in the order. That includes spots in the trenches on both sides of the ball, given the team's needs.