CINCINNATI BEARCATS NEWS

Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder visiting with Steelers as QB research ramps up The Steelers have been scouting quarterbacks hard the past few months following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, and they continue to d...

APRIL 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Peter Schrager Has Lions Drafting QB Desmond Ridder in Latest Mock Draft Does quarterback Desmond Ridder have the capability of leading an NFL team?

APRIL 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Breaking down Desmond Ridder's college highlights ' 2022 NFL Draft Watch a breakdown of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder's college highlights.

APRIL 6, 2022 • NFL.COM

2022 NFL Draft: Ranking the top five quarterback prospects

With the 2022 NFL Draft on the horizon, Joel Klatt breaks down the five best quarterback prospects in the mix.

APRIL 5, 2022

Cincinnati CB 'Sauce' Gardner: 'I'm the best player' in the 2022 NFL draft “Sauce” Gardner wore the No. 1 jersey for the Bearcats, and he thinks that should represent his spot on the 2022 NFL draft board

APRIL 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

3 Star LB Rohan Davy Commits To Cincinnati The Cincinnati Bearcats have landed a commitment from 2023 three-star safety Rohan Davy out of St. John’s (Ohio). Davy’s commitment marks th...

APRIL 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Evan Prater - Competing for starting job Prater is participating in a battle for the starting quarterback spot for Cincinnati in 2022, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.

Impact Prater, who has spent two seasons with the Cincinatti program, is locked in a two-way battle for the starting spot with senior Ben Bryant. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in six games for the Bearcats, totaling 38 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Prater also rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 14 attempts in those appearances. Prater will look to battle for the starting job, leveraging his recent presence with the program.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Bryant - Competing for starting job Bryant is working to attain the starting quarterback spot for the Bearcats in 2022, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bryant, who returned to Cincinnati following a stint with Eastern Michigan, is in a two-way battle for the starting spot with Evan Prater. In his three seasons with Cincinnati, Bryant threw for 553 passing yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. The senior quarterback logged 3,121 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions on 279-of-408 passing (68.38 percent) with Eastern Michigan in 2021. Bryant will hope to re-immerse himself in the Cincinnati program following the departure of Desmond Ridder.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jets, Giants Have 'Strong Interest' in Drafting Ahmad Gardner Both the New York Jets and Giants are reportedly all-in on picking Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner in the first round of the 2022 NFL dr...

APRIL 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Seahawks Draft Profile: Desmond Ridder The Seahawks are in desperate need of a quarterback, particularly if they want fans to believe their assertion that Russell Wilson’s departu...

MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Three-star Running Back Jamal Roberts Breaks Down Cincinnati Visit The Cincinnati coaching staff is working hard to plant some roots in the St. Louis area with a move to the Big 12 coming. Just in the past w...

MARCH 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

30 Days of Colts' Fits: Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati Introducing a new series to the site that will take us right up to draft night. 30 Days and 30 Players the Colts are/could be interested in....

MARCH 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ben Bryant's full-circle return to Cincinnati sets up QB battle with Evan Prater With the departure of Desmond Ridder for the NFL, a familiar competition at quarterback is Cincinnati's lead storyline this offseason.

MARCH 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ohio Defensive Lineman Kamari Burns Talks Cincinnati Visit Cincinnati makes it a priority to recruit the state of Ohio every cycle and that includes Central Ohio. The Bearcats have had success in rec...

MARCH 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

2022 NFL Draft Profiles: Should the Jaguars Target Alec Pierce on Day 2? After a strong college career and an elite combine performance, shoudl Alec Pierce be on the Jaguars’ radar?

MARCH 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans, Bearcats CB Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner Met Following Pro Day Texans showing significant interest Cincinnati standout defensive back

MARCH 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

More Sauce? Ahmad Gardner selection would signal Cowboys dedication to defense Tyler Browning ( @DiabeticTyler ) takes a dive into the highly decorated Cincinnati corner’s tape. Is it too good for him to make it to Dall...

MARCH 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lovie Smith and Texans Staffers Attend Cincinnati Bearcats Pro Day Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith was evaluating NFL Draft prospects at the University of Cincinnati's Pro Day on Thursday morning.

MARCH 24, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

3 Most Likely Desmond Ridder Destinations in the 2022 NFL Draft Even in a relatively weak quarterback class, Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is still getting overlooked in the 2022 NFL Draft. FanDuel Sportsbo...

MARCH 21, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

NFL Draft Profile: Will Adams, Safety, Virginia State Trojans NFL Draft profile scouting report for Virginia State DS Will Adams

MARCH 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Florida Running Back Manny Covey Talks Cincinnati Visit Cincinnati was the second school to offer 2023 running back Manny Covey out of Bradford High School in Starke, Florida. The Bearcats offered...

MARCH 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Desmond Ridder checks a lot of boxes but will it be enough to get him drafted in Round 1? Draft prospect Desmond Ridder does a lot of things well — is that good enough to get him into the first round of the NFL Draft?

MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL Draft Profile: Jerome Ford, Running Back, Cincinnati Bearcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for Cincinnati RB Jerome Ford

MARCH 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM