The Duke Blue Devils have sent plenty of big-name players to the NFL over the years, but most recently, in the 2026 NFL Draft, they didn't have a very highly drafted player.

Reps are more valuable nowadays during the three-week preseason, and they should be harder to come by. Don't tell that to Cincinnati Bengals rookie guard Brian Parker II.

There's a Bengals rookie breaking out under the radar right now.

The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of players who need to make the most of Thursday night's preseason-opener against the Detroit Lions. Here are five I will be most intrigued to watch.

Brian Parker is the new Swiss Army Knife of the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line. Whatever his first role is, there is no doubt about his chances of making the 53-man roster.

The Cincinnati Bengals selecting offensive lineman Brian Parker II in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft is viewed as one of the best steal picks of the draft according to an expert.

Did the Bengals stumble into a long-term starter late in the NFL draft?

The Bengals targeted offensive line depth and versatility by drafting Connor Lew and Brian Parker II with Day 3 picks.