Potential Bengals Draft Picks Calijah Kancey, Israel Abanikanda Post Great Numbers At Pittsburgh Pro Day

Cincinnati could target these players in April.

CINCINNATI — A pair of potential Bengals 2023 draft picks wowed at the Pittsburgh Pro Day this week. 

Running back Israel Abanikanda and defensive lineman Calijah Kancey posted some great numbers.

Abanikanda is fresh off of the most rushing touchdowns in college football last season (20). He showed his speed with a reported 40-yard dash between 4.26-4.32 seconds. Any of those numbers would’ve been first among running backs at the combine.

He also jumped 41 inches in the vertical leap and posted a 10-foot-8-inch broad jump. Both would’ve been first among rushers at the combine as well.

The speedy playmaker is currently ranked 136th on the consensus big board and 15th among running backs. He could be a great fourth-round option for Cincinnati with the 131st pick.

Izzy Abanikanda jumps out of the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. He just jumped an insane 41 inches here. Would’ve been the best at the NFL combine among RBs. pic.twitter.com/ktzsWmdN4y

— Nick Farabaugh (@Nick_Farabaugh) March 29, 2023

Moving to Kancey, he posted would-be combine leading marks as well, namely a 6.91 short shuttle time. He also blasted off with a 33.5-inch vertical.

Kancey is currently ranked 24th on the consensus big board and third among defensive tackles. Cincinnati would have to take him with the 28th pick if he fell there.

Calijah Kancey with pro day results. pic.twitter.com/I6xx3LQPHe

— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) March 29, 2023

33.5 inch vertical for #Pitt DT Calijah Kancey: pic.twitter.com/SPPtrTknI4

— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) March 29, 2023

An unofficial 6.91 on Calijah Kancey’s 3-cone drill. Would’ve been fastest among DT at the combine. #Pitt: pic.twitter.com/Rpsazd6q8O

— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) March 29, 2023

For more on the Bengals, watch the video below and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Make sure you bookmark All Bengals for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

You May Also Like:

Bengals Officially a Destination: Irv Smith Jr. Picked Cincinnati Over Miami

Report: Space Opens For Bengals Permanent Indoor Practice Facility

Look: Bengals Tied At Top Of NFL Win Total Projections

Prospect Breakdown: Is Michael Mayer Perfect Fit For Cincinnati Bengals?

Grading The Deal: Bengals Deserve High Praise For Landing Orlando Brown Jr.

PFF Names Joe Burrow Top Quarterback Prospect In NFL Draft Since 2020

Josh Whyle, Tyler Scott Discuss Possibly Playing For Bengals At UC Pro Day

Chidobe Awuzie Hypes Up Tyler Boyd As One Of Bengals' Top Playmakers

Free Agent Pool Slims As Bengals Face Running Back Crossroads

Bengals in the Mix for Former Cowboys Star Running Back Ezekiel Elliott

Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: How Veteran Safety Nick Scott Will Fit Next To Dax Hill

Report: Bengals Re-Sign Guard Max Scharping

ESPN Names Orlando Brown Jr. Deal Second-Best NFL FA Signing Of 2023

Look: New Safety Nick Scott Wears Bengals Stripes in Latest Edit

Laremy Tunsil Resets NFL Offensive Tackle Market, Makes Bengals' Orlando Brown Deal Bigger Bargain

Orlando Brown Jr. Describes Time Chad Johnson Jumped On His Dad In Pregame Warmups

Scouting Report: Does Michael Mayer Fit In The Bengals Offense?

-----

Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time!

Subscribe to the All Bengals YouTube channel

Follow AllBengals on Twitter: @AllBengals

Like Our FaceBook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Bengals Podcast

Follow on TikTok