Make that two times the Cincinnati Bengals have been linked to University of Cincinnati linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. before the 2023 NFL draft.
Back in March, Pace revealed that he and the Bengals had met and the two sides had discussed getting him in for a visit before the draft.
That has now happened. According to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo, Pace had virtual meetings with other teams but visited the Bengals.
Back before free agency, linebacker seemed like a bigger need given the unknown future of Germaine Pratt. The veteran’s return doesn’t totally rule out the team taking a mid-round linebacker, though, and especially not a local one they really like.
🤯🤯🤯@GoBEARCATS LB Ivan Pace Jr. had 137 tackles, 21.5 TFL + 10.0 sacks in 2022! BALL PLAYER.
Recent Zoom meetings for Pace include #Titans and #Eagles. In person visit with #Bengals last week.
✍️ @ivan_pacejr x @TheDraftNetwork https://t.co/YisJ2a3mbB
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 15, 2023
