Jalen Rivers, a versatile lineman from the Miami Hurricanes, has been selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Rivers, who has spent three seasons adapting to various positions on the offensive line, suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2021 but bounced back to achieve impressive performance metrics in 2022 and 2023. He showcased his strength as a left tackle in his final college season, earning a 74.1 offensive grade and recognition as an All-ACC second-team lineman.

Rivers attributes his success to his adaptability, stating that his ability to play multiple positions on the line makes him valuable to NFL teams. He expressed his lifelong dream of playing in the league and looks forward to contributing to the Bengals with his unique skill set.