Michael Hull

Pick:Round Five, 153rd Overall

Name:Jalen Rivers

Hometown:Jacksonville, Florida

College:University of Miami

Height:6'6"

Weight:319 lbs

Arms:34 7/8"

Hands:10"

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Bengals Reaction:"Jalen has that versatility, and that will prove valuable for us... that versatility will factor for us, it's only a positive." - OC Dan Pitcher on Rivers playing all over the offensive line

"Really impressive guy... couldn't be more impressed with him as a person... You're not going to find anyone who says a bad word about the guy" - OC Dan Pitcher on Rivers's character

Player Reaction:

College Highlights:Rivers played all five spots on the offensive line for the Hurricanes over his college career. He was Honorable Mention All-ACC in 2024 and was Second-team All-ACC in 2023.

Draftnick Takes:"Rivers is a burly offensive lineman with natrual anchor and above-average length... He's sturdy at the point against bull-rushers and space-eaters... His mass and length increase his likelihood of finding starting reps on the interior." -NFL.com

How does he fit:Can serve as critical depth on the offensive line to start his career, having played at all five spots, including center.

Did You Know?:Rivers's father, mother and stepfather all served in the Navy. He won a high school state championship in the shotput and also competed in basketball and weightlifting.