This COULD happen

[*ochocincos*]

If James is the pick, he could turn into an elite versatile safety. However, he's not a completely safe prospect, which is why he might slip. He could make sense though for this team with the addition of Austin as the DC. If James can be properly groomed, he can become a game-changing defender. Or he could end up being just another guy out there. Luckily, the Bengals have two solid safeties so James wouldn't need to get a TON of snaps immediately and has time to be properly groomed. He reminds me of Taylor Mays, Matt Elam, or Jabrill Peppers. Guys who had/have a ton of potential but haven't (yet) emerged as that elite player that people hoped/thought.

But...do people want to risk the possibility he doesn't develop properly when the Bengals could take a different guy who can be a safe, very solid Day 1 contributor?