02-08-2024, 01:19 PM
So sitting at 18 the Bengals had the option to draft either a Fautanu who was ranked 25th or Guyton sitting at 26th or they could explore the trade offers that were coming in. When looking at overall value of the selection in comparison as to value of trading down and adding additional early round selections the Bengals traded down in this scenario and obviously ideally hoping one of these guys may still fall to them but having a contingency if they did not.
The Bengals opted to take the offer from Detroit to trade the 18th overall selection in exchange for the 29th and 61st overall selections.
RD. 1 - 29th Selection:
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Graham Barton - OL - Duke - 6'5" 315
So much of the talk has been Latham, Mims, Fuaga, Guyton, etc. Well I ask why not the most versatile lineman in this draft who has the ability to start at all five positions on the offensive line? Ideally, I would like to see the Bengals put themselves in the position to not have to have a RT in the first round by picking up Brown or Eluemunor but if they do not then Barton is a guy that has the ability to start at RT at a high level. However, I see Barton being one of the best guards or centers in the league year in and year out. Could Barton unseat Karras at center allowing him to move to LG where he has also played in the NFL or could Barton take over LG for Volson. I see either option as a vast improvement at LG and a major improvement to the interior line.
Barton is displays elite football IQ as well as elite ability as a run blocker. Barton explodes off of the ball and generates pure raw power in doing so. He has the absolute finisher mentality that this O line is sorely missing. When you watch his bend, athleticism, and flexibility it all appears to just come completely natural. He looks to impose his will on evert defender he contacts and he may be the best second level blocker in the draft. The biggest question with Barton will be where does he improve this offensive line the most but rest assured he is a day 1 difference maker.
The Bengals opted to take the offer from Detroit to trade the 18th overall selection in exchange for the 29th and 61st overall selections.
RD. 1 - 29th Selection:
Graham Barton - OL - Duke - 6'5" 315
So much of the talk has been Latham, Mims, Fuaga, Guyton, etc. Well I ask why not the most versatile lineman in this draft who has the ability to start at all five positions on the offensive line? Ideally, I would like to see the Bengals put themselves in the position to not have to have a RT in the first round by picking up Brown or Eluemunor but if they do not then Barton is a guy that has the ability to start at RT at a high level. However, I see Barton being one of the best guards or centers in the league year in and year out. Could Barton unseat Karras at center allowing him to move to LG where he has also played in the NFL or could Barton take over LG for Volson. I see either option as a vast improvement at LG and a major improvement to the interior line.
Barton is displays elite football IQ as well as elite ability as a run blocker. Barton explodes off of the ball and generates pure raw power in doing so. He has the absolute finisher mentality that this O line is sorely missing. When you watch his bend, athleticism, and flexibility it all appears to just come completely natural. He looks to impose his will on evert defender he contacts and he may be the best second level blocker in the draft. The biggest question with Barton will be where does he improve this offensive line the most but rest assured he is a day 1 difference maker.
