02-29-2024, 04:36 PM
RD. 2 - 33rd Selection:
Kingsley Suamataia - OT - BYU - 6'4" 329
It is imperative that the Bengals solidify the RT position which has been a challenge for them since Willie Anderson left and '24 will present them with their 4th starting RT in the last 4 seasons. Kingsley should be able to end this streak and provide them with the high end prospect that they have been searching for to end the chaos at RT. Kingsley brings near elite athleticism, power, and finishing mentality to the RT position. As a run blocker Kingsley had displayed the power to not just block defenders but to displace them with the intent to punish them while displaying the ability to get effectively to the second level with his athleticism. As a pass blocker he has the athleticism to mirror speed off the edge and the anchor to sit down and stonewall power.
Kingsley needs to clean up some minor technique issues such as occasionally getting out over his feet as a run blocker and lapses in hand placement as a pass blocker but overall the Bengals land an extremely high caliber prospect that has put together outstanding game film and should provide real value at the top of the second.
RD. 2 - 49th Selection:
Adonai Mitchell - WR - Texas - 6'3" 197
While the Bengals to appear to be returning Tee Higgins under the franchise tag for '24 and they added Iosivas and Jones in the '23 draft, the Bengals cannot afford to overlook the position and with Mitchell on the board at 49 it makes for a very easy selection. Mitchell brings elite route running and ball tracking skills to the position as well as outstanding quickness out of his breaks which enables him to consistently create separation from defenders. Smooth is about the best description of his route running abilities and while he does not possess elite deep speed he has good speed that is complimented by his ability to separate due to elite route running abilites.
Mitchell will need to continue to grow his game against press corners that look to physical him off of the line but this could improve by improving his overall strength. Overall, Mitchell presents outstanding value with the 49th selection for the Bengals and will go far in easing the pain if Higgins leaves after '24 as is expected.
RD. 3 - 65th Selection:
Leonard Taylor III - DT - Miami (Fla.) - 6'3" 305
One of the hottest DT prospects heading into the '24 draft. Taylor brings elite explosion and quickness off of the snap and while he does not have elite power he does generate outstanding force when you consider power to frame ratio. Taylor plays with extremely violent hands and has an impressive repertoire of pass rush moves and plays with great leverage. His high ends skills are amplified by a relentless motor that goes each down until the whistle blows. Taylor has a frame that should allow him to add a bit more mass at the NFL level without losing any of his hyper explosive abilities.
The Bengals have needed to add more pressure from the interior of the D line and Taylor should provide an upgrade and great value with the 65th overall selection. Great pick by the Bengals at this point
RD. 3 - 80th Selection:
Payton Wilson - LB - N.C. State - 6'4" 234
The Bengals have a talent disparity from their starting linebackers to their backups and having arguably the best overall LB prospect in the draft on the board at 80 makes for a very easy selection. Wilson brings outstanding size, length, speed, range, and cover ability to the position. He has had some medical issues but if he clears these at the combine then he makes this a really high value selection for the Bengals. Wilson is the hyper active player that you are looking for at the second level and he covers ground effortlessly. What Wilson will need to do is learn to temper his aggressiveness and improve his overall play strength.
RD. 4 - 102nd Selection:
Khyree Jackson - CB - Oregon - 6'3" 203
With Awuzie more than likely gone in free agency this is a great selection for the Bengals. Jackson brings elite size and length to the position of which the Bengals are currently lacking at the position. Jackson has displayed outstanding ball skills and good speed and overall is a talented boundary corner that should be a welcome addition with the loss of Awuzie and the late injury to Ivey. Aggressive hand usage will need to tempered as he heads into the NFL but overall this kid is a pretty complete prospect that has a rather high ceiling given his physical attributes at the position.
RD. 4 - 116th Selection:
Ben Sinnott - TE - Kansas St. - 6'4" 254
Sinnott is a very productive receiving weapon at the TE position. Sinnott has run a pretty diverse route tree as a TE and has displayed outstanding, natural hands as a receiver. Tape shows a player that has short area quickness and gets in and out of his breaks sharply which helps him to separate in the short and intermediate passing game. While he does not possess elite speed for a TE he does possess enough deep speed to threaten the seams of a defense. Sinnott could very well be that piece of the puzzle they have been looking for as a receiving TE. While he is a very good receiver he is no sleeper as a blocker either. Sinnott played from the H-Back position prior to moving to full time inline TE at K State.
Should be a really good match to pair with Tanner Hudson in the TE room.
RD. 5 - 148th Selection:
Jaylen Wright - RB - Tennessee - 5'11" 205
Will the Bengals save cap space and move on from Joe Mixon? If they do then Wright brings elite long speed and the outstanding vision to add an immediate athletic upgrade to the position and he displayed outstanding and natural receiving skills at Tennessee. While a worry with many young backs is their ability in pass protection but this is not concern as this in an area that he excelled in at the collegiate level. The outstanding vision and acceleration of Wright allows him to maximize the slightest crease by the offensive line. The duo of Brown and Wright should bring a level of athleticism and burst that the Bengals running game has not seen in a very long time.
RD. 5 - 165th Selection:
Sataoa Laumea - OL - Utah - 6'4" 319
Laumea is a position versatile lineman that played both tackle and guard at Utah, however, his best football was played on the interior of the line where his sheer power was on display as a mover in the running game and an anchor in the passing game. While he does not have great length to play on the edge he has really good length for an interior player with 33" arms. On the edge his athleticism would be in question but inside he has the athleticism to mirror inside quickness and the feet and football IQ to identify and match stunts and blitzes. Improving consistent pad level and continued growth of overall technique should provide the Bengals a productive inside player that could be a replacement on this inside if the play of Volson does not improve or when the contract of Cappa expires.
RD. 5 - 175th Selection:
Luke McCaffrey - WR - Rice - 6'1" 202
What a grab for the Bengals in the 5th round. McCaffrey is a player with elite lineage and football IQ. While McCaffrey may not possess elite abilities he is a receiver that does all of the little things that separate him from many other receivers. He has an outstanding catch radius, is extremely tough and physical, as a former QB he displays elite football IQ that is applied to the WR position, and as well brings elite work ethic. Luke is not rattled when playing on traffic or when making the tough catch over the middle and could make a living as a slot receiver at the NFL level. An outstanding depth addition to the WR room for the Bengals.
RD. 6 - 196th Selection:
Khristian Boyd - DT - Northern Iowa - 6'2" 320
Boyd showed up at the Shrine Bowl and served notice that playing at the highest level of competition at the collegiate level was not too big for him. Not only did he perform well at the Shrine Bowl but he was consistently mentioned as one of the most dominant interior players to make the trip and consistently dominated Power 5 offensive linemen. He could be considered a bit of a project but he played a lot of football at N. Iowa and he checks the physical boxes that you are looking for on the interior of the D line. Boyd gets off the ball with good explosion and natural power and has shown the ability to anchor against double teams. A good young prospect that could be a steal if his development can match his physical tools.
RD. 7 - 235th Selection:
Jarius Monroe - CB - Tulsa - 6'0" 204
Monroe transferred from Nicholls State to Tulsa and immediately showed that the jump in competition was not too big for him. He brings good size, speed, and length to the position to go with outstanding physicality and aggression. Overall, he displays good natural ability as a coverage corner and it was this ability that earned him an invitation to the Shrine Bowl. Monroe displayed excellent ball skills at Tulane where over his two season there he produced 6 INTs and 22 pass break ups. Monroe is a good depth piece for the DB room that could prove a value on special teams.
RD. 7 - 252nd Selection:
Tanner McLachlan - TE - Arizona - 6'5" 245
Tanner transferred from Southern Utah to Arizona where he proved to be a very productive high work ethic and high motor player. As excited as was about the Sinnott selection I am maybe just as excited about this selection. The best I can say is to watch some tape on this young man.
Kingsley Suamataia - OT - BYU - 6'4" 329
It is imperative that the Bengals solidify the RT position which has been a challenge for them since Willie Anderson left and '24 will present them with their 4th starting RT in the last 4 seasons. Kingsley should be able to end this streak and provide them with the high end prospect that they have been searching for to end the chaos at RT. Kingsley brings near elite athleticism, power, and finishing mentality to the RT position. As a run blocker Kingsley had displayed the power to not just block defenders but to displace them with the intent to punish them while displaying the ability to get effectively to the second level with his athleticism. As a pass blocker he has the athleticism to mirror speed off the edge and the anchor to sit down and stonewall power.
Kingsley needs to clean up some minor technique issues such as occasionally getting out over his feet as a run blocker and lapses in hand placement as a pass blocker but overall the Bengals land an extremely high caliber prospect that has put together outstanding game film and should provide real value at the top of the second.
RD. 2 - 49th Selection:
Adonai Mitchell - WR - Texas - 6'3" 197
While the Bengals to appear to be returning Tee Higgins under the franchise tag for '24 and they added Iosivas and Jones in the '23 draft, the Bengals cannot afford to overlook the position and with Mitchell on the board at 49 it makes for a very easy selection. Mitchell brings elite route running and ball tracking skills to the position as well as outstanding quickness out of his breaks which enables him to consistently create separation from defenders. Smooth is about the best description of his route running abilities and while he does not possess elite deep speed he has good speed that is complimented by his ability to separate due to elite route running abilites.
Mitchell will need to continue to grow his game against press corners that look to physical him off of the line but this could improve by improving his overall strength. Overall, Mitchell presents outstanding value with the 49th selection for the Bengals and will go far in easing the pain if Higgins leaves after '24 as is expected.
RD. 3 - 65th Selection:
Leonard Taylor III - DT - Miami (Fla.) - 6'3" 305
One of the hottest DT prospects heading into the '24 draft. Taylor brings elite explosion and quickness off of the snap and while he does not have elite power he does generate outstanding force when you consider power to frame ratio. Taylor plays with extremely violent hands and has an impressive repertoire of pass rush moves and plays with great leverage. His high ends skills are amplified by a relentless motor that goes each down until the whistle blows. Taylor has a frame that should allow him to add a bit more mass at the NFL level without losing any of his hyper explosive abilities.
The Bengals have needed to add more pressure from the interior of the D line and Taylor should provide an upgrade and great value with the 65th overall selection. Great pick by the Bengals at this point
RD. 3 - 80th Selection:
Payton Wilson - LB - N.C. State - 6'4" 234
The Bengals have a talent disparity from their starting linebackers to their backups and having arguably the best overall LB prospect in the draft on the board at 80 makes for a very easy selection. Wilson brings outstanding size, length, speed, range, and cover ability to the position. He has had some medical issues but if he clears these at the combine then he makes this a really high value selection for the Bengals. Wilson is the hyper active player that you are looking for at the second level and he covers ground effortlessly. What Wilson will need to do is learn to temper his aggressiveness and improve his overall play strength.
RD. 4 - 102nd Selection:
Khyree Jackson - CB - Oregon - 6'3" 203
With Awuzie more than likely gone in free agency this is a great selection for the Bengals. Jackson brings elite size and length to the position of which the Bengals are currently lacking at the position. Jackson has displayed outstanding ball skills and good speed and overall is a talented boundary corner that should be a welcome addition with the loss of Awuzie and the late injury to Ivey. Aggressive hand usage will need to tempered as he heads into the NFL but overall this kid is a pretty complete prospect that has a rather high ceiling given his physical attributes at the position.
RD. 4 - 116th Selection:
Ben Sinnott - TE - Kansas St. - 6'4" 254
Sinnott is a very productive receiving weapon at the TE position. Sinnott has run a pretty diverse route tree as a TE and has displayed outstanding, natural hands as a receiver. Tape shows a player that has short area quickness and gets in and out of his breaks sharply which helps him to separate in the short and intermediate passing game. While he does not possess elite speed for a TE he does possess enough deep speed to threaten the seams of a defense. Sinnott could very well be that piece of the puzzle they have been looking for as a receiving TE. While he is a very good receiver he is no sleeper as a blocker either. Sinnott played from the H-Back position prior to moving to full time inline TE at K State.
Should be a really good match to pair with Tanner Hudson in the TE room.
RD. 5 - 148th Selection:
Jaylen Wright - RB - Tennessee - 5'11" 205
Will the Bengals save cap space and move on from Joe Mixon? If they do then Wright brings elite long speed and the outstanding vision to add an immediate athletic upgrade to the position and he displayed outstanding and natural receiving skills at Tennessee. While a worry with many young backs is their ability in pass protection but this is not concern as this in an area that he excelled in at the collegiate level. The outstanding vision and acceleration of Wright allows him to maximize the slightest crease by the offensive line. The duo of Brown and Wright should bring a level of athleticism and burst that the Bengals running game has not seen in a very long time.
RD. 5 - 165th Selection:
Sataoa Laumea - OL - Utah - 6'4" 319
Laumea is a position versatile lineman that played both tackle and guard at Utah, however, his best football was played on the interior of the line where his sheer power was on display as a mover in the running game and an anchor in the passing game. While he does not have great length to play on the edge he has really good length for an interior player with 33" arms. On the edge his athleticism would be in question but inside he has the athleticism to mirror inside quickness and the feet and football IQ to identify and match stunts and blitzes. Improving consistent pad level and continued growth of overall technique should provide the Bengals a productive inside player that could be a replacement on this inside if the play of Volson does not improve or when the contract of Cappa expires.
RD. 5 - 175th Selection:
Luke McCaffrey - WR - Rice - 6'1" 202
What a grab for the Bengals in the 5th round. McCaffrey is a player with elite lineage and football IQ. While McCaffrey may not possess elite abilities he is a receiver that does all of the little things that separate him from many other receivers. He has an outstanding catch radius, is extremely tough and physical, as a former QB he displays elite football IQ that is applied to the WR position, and as well brings elite work ethic. Luke is not rattled when playing on traffic or when making the tough catch over the middle and could make a living as a slot receiver at the NFL level. An outstanding depth addition to the WR room for the Bengals.
RD. 6 - 196th Selection:
Khristian Boyd - DT - Northern Iowa - 6'2" 320
Boyd showed up at the Shrine Bowl and served notice that playing at the highest level of competition at the collegiate level was not too big for him. Not only did he perform well at the Shrine Bowl but he was consistently mentioned as one of the most dominant interior players to make the trip and consistently dominated Power 5 offensive linemen. He could be considered a bit of a project but he played a lot of football at N. Iowa and he checks the physical boxes that you are looking for on the interior of the D line. Boyd gets off the ball with good explosion and natural power and has shown the ability to anchor against double teams. A good young prospect that could be a steal if his development can match his physical tools.
RD. 7 - 235th Selection:
Jarius Monroe - CB - Tulsa - 6'0" 204
Monroe transferred from Nicholls State to Tulsa and immediately showed that the jump in competition was not too big for him. He brings good size, speed, and length to the position to go with outstanding physicality and aggression. Overall, he displays good natural ability as a coverage corner and it was this ability that earned him an invitation to the Shrine Bowl. Monroe displayed excellent ball skills at Tulane where over his two season there he produced 6 INTs and 22 pass break ups. Monroe is a good depth piece for the DB room that could prove a value on special teams.
RD. 7 - 252nd Selection:
Tanner McLachlan - TE - Arizona - 6'5" 245
Tanner transferred from Southern Utah to Arizona where he proved to be a very productive high work ethic and high motor player. As excited as was about the Sinnott selection I am maybe just as excited about this selection. The best I can say is to watch some tape on this young man.
