The Cincinnati Bengals continue their methodical defensive buildup ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, zeroing in on interior line depth to complement an already revamped front. With the No. 10 overall pick and multiple top-30 visits scheduled, the team is evaluating high-motor prospects who can provide immediate rotational impact and long-term schematic versatility.

On Tuesday, the Bengals hosted Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson for what sources confirm was his final pre-draft visit, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.

Robinson, a 6-0, 287-pound senior from Fairlawn, Ohio, grew up less than two hours from Paycor Stadium. He earned American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2025 after delivering one of the most disruptive interior seasons in college football: 64 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and 34 total pressures. He also added a fumble recovery and earned first-team All-American recognition, capping a senior year that saw him lead Navy in nearly every defensive category.

Robinson’s 2025 breakout was no fluke. He posted elite interior pressure numbers despite playing nose tackle in Navy’s multiple-front scheme, generating consistent penetration against double teams and showing rare quickness off the snap for a man his size.

Scouts highlight his explosive first step, low pad level and relentless motor, which earned him spots on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” for two straight years. At his pro day he clocked a 4.87-second 40-yard dash, posted a 32.5-inch vertical and bench-pressed 30 reps, all while squatting more than 700 pounds in the weight room. Those measurables, paired with his 31 3/4-inch arms and 77 1/4-inch wingspan, paint the picture of a compact, powerful disruptor who wins with leverage and effort rather than pure length.

Robinson could be a high-floor, mid-round target for the Bengals, who could slide into a rotational role behind new veteran addition Jonathan Allen. Cincinnati’s defensive line still needs reliable depth pieces capable of two-gapping in the run game while flashing pass-rush upside on obvious passing downs. 

Robinson’s ability to collapse pockets and force negative plays would give defensive coordinator Al Golden another weapon in sub-packages, especially against mobile quarterbacks who frequently step up into the interior.

Projected as a Day 3 selection (rounds 4-7 by most boards), Robinson offers outstanding value if he lasts beyond the third round. The Bengals have already invested premium resources in the edge and secondary; adding an athletic, productive interior lineman at a reasonable draft cost would further address the run-defense and pressure-rate deficiencies that plagued the unit in 2025.

Whether Robinson ultimately lands in Cincinnati depends on how the board falls and whether the team prioritizes him over other interior options, but Wednesday’s visit confirms he sits squarely on their radar as a player who could contribute immediately while developing into a starter.