5 things to know about Bengals fourth-round pick Akeem Davis-Gaither

Here are some fast details to know about new Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither.

Football is family

Feb 27, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Appalachian State linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (LB12) speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Combine in the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

It’s never a bad thing to draft a prospect who has football in his family — it’s a way of life.

The Bengals did it notably with Joe Burrow and have done it again here with ADG.

ADG’s father, Keith, coaches wideouts at Army and has carved out a lengthy career overall as a collegiate coach.

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