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Bengals Draft Colbie Young, Iosivas Overcomes Abuse, Gains Coach Praise

5/13/2026

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The Bengals drafted Georgia WR Colbie Young in the fourth round to open competition for the No. 3 spot.
Wide receiver Andrei Iosivas said fans sent him suicide messages, which made him angry.
He recorded six TDs on 51 catches in 2024, then two TDs on 33 catches and five drops in 2025.
Head coach Zac Taylor praised Iosivas’s mindset and work ethic and expects growth in his fourth season.

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The Bengals drafted Georgia WR Colbie Young in the fourth round to open competition for the No. 3 spot.
Wide receiver Andrei Iosivas said fans sent him suicide messages, which made him angry.
He recorded six TDs on 51 catches in 2024, then two TDs on 33 catches and five drops in 2025.
Head coach Zac Taylor praised Iosivas’s mindset and work ethic and expects growth in his fourth season.