A potential gadget player?
The Cincinnati Bengals are continuing with pre-draft visits ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. In most visits, we’ve seen a focus on the offensive and defensive lines, but they went in a different direction with the most recent visit.
The Bengals hosted former Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero.
Mellot is the 22nd-ranked quarterback in the 2025 class after throwing for 2,783 yards, 31 touchdowns, and two interceptions in 2024.
Where the Bengals could have their interest is in his running ability. He ran for 1,050 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024, making him a potential gadget player. He did take part in wide receiver and punt return drills at his pro day.
The Bengals certainly aren’t in the market for a quarterback, but they see at least some potential in Mellot to spend one of their pre-draft visits meeting with him.
Antwan Randle El and Julian Edelman are two players that come to mind when you think of college quarterbacks making the move to wide receiver, which is likely the path Mellot will try to follow in the NFL.
Former Montana State QB Tommy Mellott visited the #Bengals today after working out last week for the #Cowboys.
The Walter Payton Award winner, Mellott also did WR and PR drills at his pro day. The #Commanders plan to work him out next week in Bozeman.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 15, 2025
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