The Cincinnati Bengals finally hit on a pick in the 2025 NFL draft that fans across the board seemed to love.
It’s not hard to see why, either. The Bengals drafting Georgia’s Dylan Fairchild in the third round presents a possible upgrade to the interior of the offensive line for Joe Burrow as soon as the summer.
While Bengals fans were getting antsy after the team drafted Shemar Stewart in the first round and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second, Fairchild’s arrival seemed to calm things dramatically.
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Here’s a look at some of the best reactions to the pick:
Dylan Fairchild’s pass block grade and pressure rate during his last 2 seasons at UGA:
2023: 86.8, 1.8%
2024: 87.0, 1.8%He only allowed 1 sack in 787 pass block reps in 2 seasons.
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) April 26, 2025
Cincinnati Selects Georgia OL Dylan Fairchild 81st Overall
🟠 89.2 Pass Block Grade Since 2023 (1st Among Guards) pic.twitter.com/Q3UtM5iyer
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 26, 2025
We didn’t get the guard I loved, but we got a guard I really like.
A state championship wrestler paired with Scott Peters is a good mix.
Hard to not love that pick.
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) April 26, 2025
Bengals do indeed draft a Georgia Guard in the 3rd round!
Dylan Fairchild.
Feels a bit early, but Fairchild is a fine player with starter upside. He should immediately push to unseat Volson.
Bengals still need a starting RG. Brandon Scherff or Dalton Risner would help.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) April 26, 2025
Notable on Dylan Fairchild from Dane Brugler. Puts him in the Wyatt Teller mold.
Who played a large role in developing Teller? New OL coach Scott Peters. pic.twitter.com/r7fXjlrdyE
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 26, 2025
Dylan Fairchild on if he’s heard from former college teammate and now NFL teammate Amarius Mims:
“Hell yeah, hell yeah. We just got off the phone. That’s my dog right there.”
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) April 26, 2025
Fairchild calls protecting Joe Burrow the “biggest honor of my life.”
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 26, 2025
The process deserves criticized ZERO doubt. The Bengals left huge holes on the roster and are forced to address them in the draft.
But I don’t care that Fairchild was a reach via the board because he can play. With a little more strength, he can be a good starter.
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) April 26, 2025
Dylan Fairchild allowed 0 sacks in college
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) April 26, 2025
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Best reactions after Bengals draft Dylan Fairchild in third round
The Cincinnati Bengals finally hit on a pick in the 2025 NFL draft that fans across the board seemed to love.
It’s not hard to see why, either. The Bengals drafting Georgia’s Dylan Fairchild in the third round presents a possible upgrade to the interior of the offensive line for Joe Burrow as soon as the summer.
While Bengals fans were getting antsy after the team drafted Shemar Stewart in the first round and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second, Fairchild’s arrival seemed to calm things dramatically.
RELATED: Instant analysis of Bengals picking Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second round
Here’s a look at some of the best reactions to the pick:
Dylan Fairchild’s pass block grade and pressure rate during his last 2 seasons at UGA:
2023: 86.8, 1.8%
2024: 87.0, 1.8%He only allowed 1 sack in 787 pass block reps in 2 seasons.
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) April 26, 2025
Cincinnati Selects Georgia OL Dylan Fairchild 81st Overall
🟠 89.2 Pass Block Grade Since 2023 (1st Among Guards) pic.twitter.com/Q3UtM5iyer
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 26, 2025
We didn’t get the guard I loved, but we got a guard I really like.
A state championship wrestler paired with Scott Peters is a good mix.
Hard to not love that pick.
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) April 26, 2025
Bengals do indeed draft a Georgia Guard in the 3rd round!
Dylan Fairchild.
Feels a bit early, but Fairchild is a fine player with starter upside. He should immediately push to unseat Volson.
Bengals still need a starting RG. Brandon Scherff or Dalton Risner would help.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) April 26, 2025
Notable on Dylan Fairchild from Dane Brugler. Puts him in the Wyatt Teller mold.
Who played a large role in developing Teller? New OL coach Scott Peters. pic.twitter.com/r7fXjlrdyE
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 26, 2025
Dylan Fairchild on if he’s heard from former college teammate and now NFL teammate Amarius Mims:
“Hell yeah, hell yeah. We just got off the phone. That’s my dog right there.”
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) April 26, 2025
Fairchild calls protecting Joe Burrow the “biggest honor of my life.”
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 26, 2025
The process deserves criticized ZERO doubt. The Bengals left huge holes on the roster and are forced to address them in the draft.
But I don’t care that Fairchild was a reach via the board because he can play. With a little more strength, he can be a good starter.
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) April 26, 2025
Dylan Fairchild allowed 0 sacks in college
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) April 26, 2025
RELATED: Best reactions after Bengals draft Demetrius Knight Jr. in second round
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Best reactions after Bengals draft Dylan Fairchild in third round
