Who was the Bengals first draft pick ever?
The Bengals first ever draft choice was center Bob Johnson from
the University of Tennessee in the 1968 draft. Johnson played 12
seasons with the Bengals (1968-1979) and is the only player in
Bengals history, as of the 2007 season, to have his number
officially retired. He was inducted into the College Football Hall
of Fame in 1989.