National Football League

Bengals take G Hawkinson from Kansas in 5th round

Published Apr. 27, 2013 4:15 p.m. ET

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The Bengals have taken their first offensive lineman in this year's draft, getting guard Tanner Hawkinson from Kansas in the fifth round.

Cincinnati signed right tackle Andre Smith to a three-year contract extension on Friday night, keeping their starting line intact from last year. Hawkinson will help with depth on the line. He's played both tackle and guard and is a converted tight end.

The Bengals opened the day by choosing linebacker Sean Porter from Texas A&M in the fourth round.