01-17-2024, 06:49 PM
Round 3 - 80th Selection
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DJ James - CB - Auburn - 6'1" 165
James comes to Auburn via Oregon and at both places has shown outstanding football IQ and instincts for the position. James has very good length and speed for the position but will need to add more mass and strength as he transitions to the next level. DJ has shown the ability to play both man and zone schemes which is aided by his route recognition. While being slight framed the anticipation would be that James would continue to build his strength and mass as he works within a NFL strength and conditioning program.
The abilities of James will be welcome in the Bengals defensive backfield with Chido being a FA and even if Chido returned he has not appeared to be the same player that he was before his injury.
Round 3 - 83rd Selection
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Zach Frazier - C - West Virginia - 6'3" 310
Behind Ted Karras the Bengals have nothing at the center position and Karras is 30 years old. Frazier has started for 4 years at West Virginia with experience at guard before his final three seasons at center. When his career is talked about you will often hear evaluators use the term dominant which is an accurate assessment of his play at the center position. Frazier may not have elite size or length but he makes up for these traits with pure force, technique, and determination. Frazier immediately improves depth on the interior of the O line and provides for the first man off the bench at center or guard and a long term answer at the center position.
DJ James - CB - Auburn - 6'1" 165
James comes to Auburn via Oregon and at both places has shown outstanding football IQ and instincts for the position. James has very good length and speed for the position but will need to add more mass and strength as he transitions to the next level. DJ has shown the ability to play both man and zone schemes which is aided by his route recognition. While being slight framed the anticipation would be that James would continue to build his strength and mass as he works within a NFL strength and conditioning program.
The abilities of James will be welcome in the Bengals defensive backfield with Chido being a FA and even if Chido returned he has not appeared to be the same player that he was before his injury.
Round 3 - 83rd Selection
Zach Frazier - C - West Virginia - 6'3" 310
Behind Ted Karras the Bengals have nothing at the center position and Karras is 30 years old. Frazier has started for 4 years at West Virginia with experience at guard before his final three seasons at center. When his career is talked about you will often hear evaluators use the term dominant which is an accurate assessment of his play at the center position. Frazier may not have elite size or length but he makes up for these traits with pure force, technique, and determination. Frazier immediately improves depth on the interior of the O line and provides for the first man off the bench at center or guard and a long term answer at the center position.
