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The Cincinnati Bengals saw what Erick All Jr. was capable of during the first two months of his playing career. He was their best chance of a multi-dimensional tight end back then, and he still is to this day.
We’re 37 days away from the Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. We’re counting down the days until final cuts are made by going over every player on the Bengals’ 90-man roster. Check out previous player profiles here.
The next name in the countdown is coming back from major knee surgery to play for the first time in nearly two years.
Erick All Jr. Player Profile
Age: 25
Year: 3rd
Position: Tight end
College: Iowa
Jersey Number: 83
Erick All Jr. was selected with the No. 115 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Bengals. Prior to the NFL, All spent five years in college, with four years at Michigan (2029-22), and finishing off with one year at Iowa (2023). He caught 21 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns in just seven games for the Hawkeyes before a torn ACL cut his year short. He also missed most of his last year at Michigan in 2022 with a back injury that was originally thought to be career-altering.
All regained his health in time for his rookie season in 2024 and immediately became a factor in Cincinnati’s offense. He played nine games, watching his role as an outlet pass-catcher and versatile blocker grow each and every week before re-tearing the same ACL in his right knee in Week 9. He would miss the rest of the season AND the entire 2025 season as well since he had to double-ACL surgery to completely repair his knee.
Contract details
All is entering the third year of his four-year, $4,813,104 rookie contract. His base salary for 2026 is $1,075,000, which is also how much cash he’s earning this season. When adding on his signing bonus proration of $198,276, his salary cap hit for the year is $1,273,276.
Roster outlook
The Bengals saw what All was capable of during the first two months of his playing career. He was their best chance of a multi-dimensional tight end back then, and he still is to this day. If he can stay healthy, there’s no reason why he can’t be their featured player at his position, taking starting snaps as the Y with alignment versatility to boot.
It remains a big “if,” though. All told reporters last month he feels as good as he felt prior to his first ACL tear after a long rehab process. Proving he can be durable will be his biggest task in the coming months. Making the roster will not as much of a struggle considering how valuable he can be when his knee isn’t getting in the way.
Roster odds: 100%
This article was originally published on A to Z Sports. Read the full story here: Bengals Player Profile: Erick All Jr. has one hurdle to clear in becoming what Cincinnati needs at tight end
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