Logan Wilson

Wilson has become the heart of the Bengals' defense, collecting a career-high 123 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2022 while remaining an asset in coverage. Wilson's background as a high-school wideout shows in his speed and athleticism, but his instincts as a tackler are also impressive, making him a true three-down linebacker. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, there's no sign of acrimony between the team and player the way there was with Jessie Bates, so Wilson doesn't figure to see any change in how he's used. The only question is his health, as he's missed eight games in his three-year career.

Wilson suffered a torn shoulder labrum in Week 13 of 2021 and the recovery from surgery might make him a close call for the start of training camp. He was a four-year starter at Wyoming, and through 1,018 NFL defensive snaps he has 133 tackles, two sacks and six interceptions. Wilson’s standout athleticism and coverage skills should go to good use as the Bengals’ high- scoring offense forces opponents to throw.

The Bengals had a second-round grade on Wilson heading into the 2020 Draft and were thrilled when he was available to them with the first pick of the third round, 65th overall. The four-year starter at Wyoming logged three triple-digit tackle seasons there and excelled in coverage, a particular sticking point for the Bengals' linebacking corps the last two seasons. He'll likely slot right in at strongside linebacker in the Bengals' 4-3 set-up, most likely alongside former Raven Josh Bynes and second-year player Germaine Pratt.