01-27-2024, 11:24 PM
RD. 3
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Cooper Beebe - OG - Kansas State - 6'4" 330
Beebe very well could be the physically dominating lineman in the entire draft. He does not look to just block his opponent he blocks with pure nasty intention and looks to put his opponent on the ground every single down. As a pass protector he is the definition of anchor. Beebe has elite football IQ and elite pure natural power. Beebe is athletic enough that he has even played LT for Kansas State but should be a day 1 high caliber contributor at either guard position but certainly should not have a problem displacing Volson at LG where he played for Kansas State in '23. The Bengals have not had a physically dominating guard like Beebe in many, many years.
RD. 3
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Cedric Gray - LB - North Carolina - 6' 2 1/2" 235
There is just one way to describe Gray and that is playmaker. Whether in the passing game, coverage, or getting after the QB. Much like Pratt and Wilson he is a well rounded backer that can make plays in all phases of the game and who comes with better speed than either Pratt or Wilson. There has been a drop off in play behind both of these guys and while some may not consider linebacker as a real need for the team, the value of the Gray selection was not something I was willing to pass on. While he may not be asked to he is a kid that could be a real contributor from day 1 and as the selections in this draft before him he comes with extremely high football IQ.
Cooper Beebe - OG - Kansas State - 6'4" 330
Beebe very well could be the physically dominating lineman in the entire draft. He does not look to just block his opponent he blocks with pure nasty intention and looks to put his opponent on the ground every single down. As a pass protector he is the definition of anchor. Beebe has elite football IQ and elite pure natural power. Beebe is athletic enough that he has even played LT for Kansas State but should be a day 1 high caliber contributor at either guard position but certainly should not have a problem displacing Volson at LG where he played for Kansas State in '23. The Bengals have not had a physically dominating guard like Beebe in many, many years.
RD. 3
Cedric Gray - LB - North Carolina - 6' 2 1/2" 235
There is just one way to describe Gray and that is playmaker. Whether in the passing game, coverage, or getting after the QB. Much like Pratt and Wilson he is a well rounded backer that can make plays in all phases of the game and who comes with better speed than either Pratt or Wilson. There has been a drop off in play behind both of these guys and while some may not consider linebacker as a real need for the team, the value of the Gray selection was not something I was willing to pass on. While he may not be asked to he is a kid that could be a real contributor from day 1 and as the selections in this draft before him he comes with extremely high football IQ.
