01-29-2016, 04:15 PM
1. Noah Spence, EDGE, Eastern Kentucky
Athletic speed rusher who can rush from a 3 point or with his hand in the dirt. Offers a flex and bend Bengals haven't had in years. Could see a Khalil Mack or Von Miller type presence in the pass rush department in his career. Character concerns will keep him in that 15-25 range.
2. Sheldon Rankins, DL, Louisville
Minor knee injury hopefully works in our favor slowing the Rankins hype machine a bit. A penetrating 1T who is showing the explosion and athleticism to be an all around impact player from the inside. Instantly improves a questionable DL rotation.
3. Deion Jones, LB, LSU
Think Deone Bucannon in Arizona. Nickel specialist who can cover slot WRs and TEs. Can play a big S role or small LB. Fluid athlete who isn't afraid to mix it up. Can fly across the field.
4. Roger Lewis, WR, BGSU
Major red flag character concern but has immense talents. 5 star recruit to OSU who had 2 rape allegations brought against him (1 settled out of court, the other dismissed). Speed for days to get behind a defense. Tracks the ball in the air and shows the soft hands to reel it in.
5. Graham Glasgow, OL, Michigan
Glasgow is a C/G who provides depth and should be able to push for the starting job. Taller for a center but shows good bend in his knees to stay low and generate drive off the ball.
6. DJ Reader, NT, Clemson
A two down NT who had some personal issues that required him to step away from the team early in the season. He has some Albert Haynesworth in him, moves very well for his size but his motor can run hot and cold. Limiting his reps in a rotation should do a lot to keep it running hot.
7. Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin
Shrine game stand out. Depth at S and on special teams.
UDFA:
Ted Karras, OL, Illinois
Braxton Deaver, TE, Duke
Athletic speed rusher who can rush from a 3 point or with his hand in the dirt. Offers a flex and bend Bengals haven't had in years. Could see a Khalil Mack or Von Miller type presence in the pass rush department in his career. Character concerns will keep him in that 15-25 range.
2. Sheldon Rankins, DL, Louisville
Minor knee injury hopefully works in our favor slowing the Rankins hype machine a bit. A penetrating 1T who is showing the explosion and athleticism to be an all around impact player from the inside. Instantly improves a questionable DL rotation.
3. Deion Jones, LB, LSU
Think Deone Bucannon in Arizona. Nickel specialist who can cover slot WRs and TEs. Can play a big S role or small LB. Fluid athlete who isn't afraid to mix it up. Can fly across the field.
4. Roger Lewis, WR, BGSU
Major red flag character concern but has immense talents. 5 star recruit to OSU who had 2 rape allegations brought against him (1 settled out of court, the other dismissed). Speed for days to get behind a defense. Tracks the ball in the air and shows the soft hands to reel it in.
5. Graham Glasgow, OL, Michigan
Glasgow is a C/G who provides depth and should be able to push for the starting job. Taller for a center but shows good bend in his knees to stay low and generate drive off the ball.
6. DJ Reader, NT, Clemson
A two down NT who had some personal issues that required him to step away from the team early in the season. He has some Albert Haynesworth in him, moves very well for his size but his motor can run hot and cold. Limiting his reps in a rotation should do a lot to keep it running hot.
7. Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin
Shrine game stand out. Depth at S and on special teams.
UDFA:
Ted Karras, OL, Illinois
Braxton Deaver, TE, Duke
