Bengals sign eight undrafted rookie free agents

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed several undrafted rookie linebackers, including Duke linebacker Vincent Rey.

Rey visited the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Oakland Raiders, according to a source close to the program.

A second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and a three-year starter, Rey has intrigued NFL scouts with his 4.54 to 4.58 speed in the 40-yard dash.

At his March 22 campus Pro Day workout, the athletic 6-foot, 240-pounder registered a 38 1/2 inch vertical leap and a 10-6 broad jump.

He also bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times and turned in a 4.20 20-yard shuttle and a 6.79 three-cone drill.

Voted team captain last season, Rey recorded 98 tackles, 8 1/2 for losses, one sack and two interceptions.

As a junior, he was voted team captain and recorded 109 tackles, 10 1/2 for losses, two sacks and one interception. He scored two touchdowns.

As a sophomore, he posted 111 tackles, 8 1/2 for losses, 2 1/2 sacks.

The Bengals also agreed to terms with center Mike Windt, tight end Jeff Cottam, safety Bryan Evans, running back Mikell Simpson, running back Cordera Eason, running back Joe Tronzo and safety Jeromy Miles (S). 

Simpson rushed for 386 years and five touchdowns last season for Virginia.

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