WhoDeyK April Mock

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I try to refrain from doing trades as I often think it looks too unrealistic. This draft is assuming the Bengals cannot trade Jonah Williams and they plan to have a combination of Williams, Carman and Collins man the RT spot this year. 

Round 1 Darnell Washington TE Georgia

This guy is a monster with potential through the roof. Washington is like a 2 for 1. He has the receiving ability of a TE but the blocking ability of a tackle. As I said in another thread, Washington is a bull in a china shop with surprising athleticism. If he's available I would run to the podium.

Round 2 Clark Phillips CB Utah

This is a loaded CB class and it wouldn't surprise me to see the Bengals go shopping for Chido insurance. Clark Phillips is a personal favorite of mine and someone who I feel has a legitimate chance to fall to our Round 2 pick due to his size. While 2 inches shorter than preferred, the guy is a gamer and leader. He hits hard and has a knack for forcing turnovers.  You can never have enough playmakers in the secondary and Taylor loves team captains. 


Round 3 Isreal Abanikanda RB Pitt
This would be a draft day steal. Abanakanda is a complete back. He has good size and creates yards after contact while still having home run ability. Abanakanda is my 3rd ranked RB just slightly edging out Charbonnet. While I know boards will vary, I would happily select our new starting running back at the end of the 3rd round. 

Round 4 KJ Henry DE Clemson

Rotational Defensive end who can spell Hendrickson and Hubbard and generate some pass rush. Nothing helps ease in our new Safety tandem more than getting after the QB. 

Round 5 Josh Whyle TE Cincinnati 

The double dip! In my opinion, Whyle is a candidate for most underrated player in the draft. Great size, good blocking skills and great jump ball ability. With Washington in 1 and Whyle in 5 the TE position would be set for years to come even if Irv Smith ends up being a one year rental. Good luck stopping us in the Redzone. 

Round 6 Dante Stills DT West Virginia 

Under the radar interior pass rusher who can compete with Zach Carter in our quest to find a Larry O replacement. 

Round 7 Keaton Mitchell RB East Carolina

The Double Double dip! I call this guy late round Gibbs. Speed for days and could pair well with Abanakanda to form a dangerous duo in the back field.