Geoff Hobson

Pick:Round Three, 81st Overall

Name:Dylan Fairchild

Hometown:Cumming, Georgia

College:University of Georgia

Bengals Reaction:"He'll come in and start at left guard. ....We were crossing our fingers he would be there." - HC Zac Taylor

"A pro day trip worth making ... We went down there with Dylan in mind. We went down there with high regard for the player. We left with even higher regard for the player.....We enjoyed our time in the classroom with him. We were impressed with his articulation of his role in their offense. He could look and tell you his mistakes. His physical play fits our style... The toughness and nastiness is all over the tape. Then you look at him in the eye and ask him questions and it oozes out of him." - OC Dan Pitcher

Player Reaction:"It's an honor. It's an honor. It's something I'm going to live and die by every day. It's the biggest honor of my life." - G Dylan Fairchild

Height:6'5"

Weight:318 lbs

Arm:33"

Hand:10"

College Highlights:2024 AP All-America Second Team Selection, AP and Coaches Second Team All-SEC Selection.

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Draftnick Takes:*"He is powerful, tough and naturally aggressive. I expect him to continue getting better with additional reps. He is an ascending prospect with NFL starting upside, in the Wyatt Teller mold." - Dane Brugler, The Athletic*

How Does He Fit?:

Did You Know?:Fairchild was an undefeated high school wrestling champion... Bengals Ring of Honor member Tim Krumrie, also a championship high school wrestler in Wisconsin, announced the selection of Fairchild at the draft in Green Bay. Fairchild was ranked as the No. 11 overall prospect in the state of Georgia coming out of high school by 247Sports.