The Bengals today signed seven draft picks — DE Cam Sample, DT Tyler Shelvin, OT D'Ante Smith, K Evan McPherson, C/G Trey Hill, HB Chris Evans and DE Wyatt Hubert. The team also signed veteran free agent WR Trent Taylor.
The seven signed picks comprise all of the team's selections from Rounds 3-7 in this year's draft:
- Sample (6-3, 267; fourth-round pick; Tulane) played in 44 career games (36 starts) for the Green Wave and recorded 162 career tackles, including 22 for losses and 11.5 sacks, along with eight PDs, a FF and FR.
- Shelvin (6-2, 350; fourth-round; Louisiana State) played in 21 career games (14 starts) for the Tigers. He totaled 48 career tackles, including 4.5 for losses and one sack.
- Smith (6-5, 305; fourth-round; East Carolina), had 33 career games (30 starts) for the Pirates. He saw action at both G and OT early in his career before eventually settling at OT.
- McPherson (5-11, 185; fifth-round; Florida) played in 37 career games for the Gators and finished his career with 302 points, converting 51 of 60 FGs (85 percent) and 149 of 150 PATs.
- Hill (6-4, 319; sixth-round; Georgia) spent the last three seasons (2018-20) at the University of Georgia. He played in 36 career games (26 starts), seeing action at G early in his career before becoming the starting C for his final two seasons.
- Evans (5-11, 211; sixth-round; Michigan), in 42 career games for the Wolverines with six starts (including one at WR), rushed 320 times for 1795 yards (5.6-yard average) and 15 TDs. He also caught 49 passes for 479 yards and two TDs.
- Hubert (6-3, 258; seventh-round; Kansas State) played in 34 career games (29 starts) for the Wildcats and recorded 94 tackles, including 34 for losses and 20 sacks, along with an INT, three PDs and three FFs.
Of the team's 10 total draft picks, just three remain unsigned -- WR Ja'Marr Chase (first round; Louisiana State), G Carman Jackson (second round; Clemson) and DE Joseph Ossai (third round; Texas).
Taylor (5-8, 181), a fifth-year player out of Louisiana Tech University, participated in last Friday's rookie minicamp as a tryout player. He originally was a fifth-round draft pick of San Francisco in 2017 and spent all four of his previous NFL seasons with the 49ers. He has played in 41 career NFL games (two starts) and has 79 catches for 731 yards and three TDs, as well as 49 punt returns for 471 yards (9.61-yard average).
Take a look back at college photos of every Bengals pick from the 2021 NFL Draft.
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr chase celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Georgia Southern.
Ja'Marr Chase flexes after scoring a touchdown against Clemson in the College Football Playoff.
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Clemson's Jackson Carman (79) congratulates Adam Choice after Choice scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 38-7. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman (79) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) pressures Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas defensive back Caden Sterns (7) and linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) celebrate a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech , Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
American Team defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (5) walks on the field at the end of the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Football vs Arkansas Photo by Chris Parent
Football vs Arkansas Photo by Chris Parent
LSU nose tackle Tyler Shelvin (72) tackles Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. LSU coach Ed Orgeron says defensive lineman Neil Farrell has rejoined the team after initially opting out more than a month ago. Orgeron says he's also hearing "rumblings" that defensive lineman Tyler Shelvin could opt back. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
East Carolina offensive tackle D'Ante Smith in his stance.
East Carolina tackle D'Ante Smith jumps out in pass protection in a game against UConn.
East Carolina offensive lineman D'Ante Smith (67) lifts running back Darius Pinnix Jr. (7) following Pinnix's touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Florida place kicker Evan McPherson (19) celebrates after kicking a 50-yard field goal against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida place kicker Evan McPherson (19) kicks a 22-yard field goal against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. / UAA Communications photo by Anissa Dimilta
Michigan running back Chris Evans runs down the sideline against Penn State during the 2020 season.
Michigan running back Chris Evans celebrates his touchdown against Minnesota in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. Michigan won 49-24. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Michigan running back Chris Evans carries the ball upfield in a game against Penn State during the 2020 season.
Georgia offensive lineman Trey Hill (55) during the Bulldogs' game with Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Photo by Matt Stamey)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) carries the ball past South Carolina defensive back Rodricus Fitten (10) and through a hole made by Trey Hill (55) and Ben Cleveland (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Georgia won 45-16. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Georgia offensive lineman Trey Hill (55) during the Bulldogs' game with Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Photo by Matt Stamey)
Kansas State defensive end Wyatt Hubert lines up for a snap during the 2020 season.
Kansas State defensive end Wyatt Hubert rushes up the field in a game during the 2020 season.
UTSA quarterback Cordale Grundy (14) has a pass blocked by Kansas State defensive end Wyatt Hubert (56) during the first quarter of a college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
