The Cincinnati Bengals have established themselves as a favorite in the AFC.
Many analysts believe they have one of the top offensives in the entire league, powered by Joe Burrow and his top-three receivers.
While Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd are typically given the most praise, a standout rookie has emerged.
In a recent segment of Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager said, “It’s not every year that a track athlete out of Princeton is turning everyone’s heads in an NFL training camp.”
"It's not every year that a track athlete out of Princeton is turning everyone's heads in an NFL training camp. @Bengals rookie WR Andrei Iosivas has done just that."
– @PSchrags on the Ivy League stand out, making an impact in Cincinnati this summer pic.twitter.com/Vn3aephLgY— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) August 7, 2023
He added, “Andrei Iosivas has done just that.”
Training camp is an opportunity for all players to prove that they belong on the team, not just a chance for first-teamers to gain chemistry.
It appears that Iosivas has made the most of his time on the field, as Schrager put him in his “Preseason 10 to pull for.”
Iosivas was a sixth-round pick in this year’s draft.
While his draft capital might limit his chances, Iosivas’ 6-foot-3 build could give him a leg up on the competition.
He has an uphill climb at becoming a favorite target of Joe Burrow’s, especially given Burrow’s injury concerns.
If the two aren’t able to establish rapport before Burrow returns, it could mean that Iosivas could see less playing time.
Burrow has a solid connection with Chase, Higgins, and Boyd, which they continued to fine-tune last year.
Building trust in an offense is difficult, something that Iosivas will need to prove moving forward.
Can he continue to shine in training camp, forcing his coaches to give him more playing time?
NEXT: Bengals LB Discusses What His Contract Extension Means For Other Teammates
