Bengals take defensive players for their 2nd day picks of 2023 NFL Draft

Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 to win Rose Bowl Notre Dame running back Chris Tyree (25) is stopped by Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) with help from defensive back Jordan Battle (9) and defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) (Ron Jenkins/AP)

By WHIO Staff

KANSAS CITY, MO — The Cincinnati Bengals took two more defensive players Friday on the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Bengals selected defensive back D.J. Turner out of Michigan in the 2nd Round of the NFL Draft.

He is listed as 5′11″ and played from 2019-2022 for the Wolverines.

Turner registered 53 career solo tackles, including 27 last year. He also had three career interceptions, including one last season.

Cincinnati also picked safety Jordan Battle from Alabama in the 3rd Round.

He is listed at 6′1″ and registered 141 solo tackles and six interceptions during his four-year career.

Battle had three interceptions in 2021, including two touchdowns.

The final day of the 2023 NFL Draft will be Saturday from Kansas City, Missouri.