Big Ten QB visits Bengals

Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) drops back to pass during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Bengals are, obviously, set at quarterback going into 2026. They have Joe Burrow, and Joe Flacco for a good insurance policy.

So is it even remotely possible they spend a draft pick on a quarterback?

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is going to visit the Bengals on Wednesday. They're one of many teams Kaliakmanis is visiting with this week, and he's already had a formal with the Bengals.

Rutgers @RFootball quarterback, and @GopherFootball transfer Athan Kaliakmanis visits #Commanders today, #Bengals on Wednesday, per league source. Had a Zoom meeting with #Broncos had formals with #Raiders and #Bengals. Plus, #Bears#Giants, and #Eagles local prospect days
Passed... https://t.co/VaYaUGXZN7pic.twitter.com/iKzmfbBAFd

- Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 14, 2026

Throwing for nearly 6,000 yards in his two seasons at Rutgers, following two seasons at Minnesota, Kaliakmanis also threw for 38 touchdowns to just 14 interceptions in his last two seasons of college football. He was a team captain in both seasons at Rutgers, and this past season was on the Watch List for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.

Originally from Antioch, Illinois, Kaliakmanis was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois in 2021. 247Sports had him as the No. 2 prospect in Illinois and a four-star prospect, while Rivals had him as the No. 16 quarterback in the nation.