- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 443,012
- Reaction score
- 44
The Cincinnati Bengals feel like one of the most interesting teams in NFL mock drafts that go seven rounds right now.
Right out of the gates, those Bengals could disrupt the first round of the draft and start a run at a variety of positions that impact all the teams behind them in the order. That includes spots in the trenches on both sides of the ball, given the team's needs.
In a new seven-round effort from The Athletic's Dane Brugler, the Bengals hit those trenches in a big way over the first three rounds:
RELATED: Bengals 3-round mock draft: Getting realistic with Cincy's picks
Harmon is one of the most well-rounded prospects in the class and the Bengals need the help on the interior while still trying to make up for the loss of DJ Reader. Jackson in Round 2 would provide another quality edge rusher while they still seek more production from Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai.
Waiting until Round 3 to address the guard spot might irk some fans. But Frazier could come in and push both Cody Ford and Lucas Patrick in those battles.
Trevor Etienne in Round 4 isn't as fun as some of those mocks that have the Bengals adding a running back as high as the second round. But he'd be a smart rotational addition to the current Chase Brown-Samaje Perine combo.
Both safety and linebacker need some help, so using the back end on some upside and smooth depth makes sense, too.
While it's not the flashiest Bengals mock to pop out lately, this is one of those efforts that could have a meaningful impact in Year 1 as the team hopes to remain in win-now mode.
RELATED: Bengals surprise with $350M request after Browns' stadium success
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Breaking down Bengals' picks in The Athletic's 7-round mock draft
Continue reading...
Right out of the gates, those Bengals could disrupt the first round of the draft and start a run at a variety of positions that impact all the teams behind them in the order. That includes spots in the trenches on both sides of the ball, given the team's needs.
In a new seven-round effort from The Athletic's Dane Brugler, the Bengals hit those trenches in a big way over the first three rounds:
- 1 (17). DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
- 2 (49). Edge Landon Jackson, Arkansas
- 3 (81). G Miles Frazier, LSU
- 4 (119). RB Trevor Etienne, Georgia
- 5 (153). LB Barrett Carter, Clemson
- 6 (193). S Sebastian Castro, Iowa
RELATED: Bengals 3-round mock draft: Getting realistic with Cincy's picks
Harmon is one of the most well-rounded prospects in the class and the Bengals need the help on the interior while still trying to make up for the loss of DJ Reader. Jackson in Round 2 would provide another quality edge rusher while they still seek more production from Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai.
Waiting until Round 3 to address the guard spot might irk some fans. But Frazier could come in and push both Cody Ford and Lucas Patrick in those battles.
Trevor Etienne in Round 4 isn't as fun as some of those mocks that have the Bengals adding a running back as high as the second round. But he'd be a smart rotational addition to the current Chase Brown-Samaje Perine combo.
Both safety and linebacker need some help, so using the back end on some upside and smooth depth makes sense, too.
While it's not the flashiest Bengals mock to pop out lately, this is one of those efforts that could have a meaningful impact in Year 1 as the team hopes to remain in win-now mode.
RELATED: Bengals surprise with $350M request after Browns' stadium success
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Breaking down Bengals' picks in The Athletic's 7-round mock draft
Continue reading...
