02-08-2024, 01:48 PM
RD. 2 - 49th Selection:
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Leonard Taylor III - DT - Miami (Fla.) - 6'3 305
Many would like to get Sweat in this position but with being off the boards the Bengals opt for the must disruptive force still on the boards. Taylor is an explosive athlete that routinely beats double teams with violent hands and pure athleticism. His reaction at the snap and his first step are elite. While Taylor sports a lean frame he generates outstanding leverage and power and he plays with a non stop motor. His ability to shoot a gap may well be better than that of Newton and gives the Bengals the disruptive force on the interior that they have not seen since Geno.
I would look for Taylor to either replace Hill as the starter at the 3 tech or at the least to see significant snaps in relief of Hill at the 3 as a rookie. This kid is a steal at this point of the draft.
RD. 2 - 61st Selection:
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Kiran Amegadjie - OT - Yale - 6'5" 326
While he may not be receiving the same fanfare as the many tackles above him in the draft since he is coming out of the FCS and the Ivy League, make no mistake this kid is not lacking in talent. Kiran brings elite level length, feet, and explosiveness to the table and as to be expected he completely dominated his competition. Coming from Yale his intelligence and football IQ are as high as to be expected. Kiran has not given up a single sack while playing tackle for Yale.
Kiran had his '23 ended early due to a torn quad so he will not work at the combine which could be a reason that the Bengals have the opportunity to steal him with this selection. Kiran gives the Bengals a legit prospect to be the day 1 starter at RT giving them the ability to let Barton focus solely on starting at either center or LG. The additions of Kiran and Barton to this offensive line should provide the Bengals with some seriously talented young players that can help them win the war in the trenches.
Leonard Taylor III - DT - Miami (Fla.) - 6'3 305
Many would like to get Sweat in this position but with being off the boards the Bengals opt for the must disruptive force still on the boards. Taylor is an explosive athlete that routinely beats double teams with violent hands and pure athleticism. His reaction at the snap and his first step are elite. While Taylor sports a lean frame he generates outstanding leverage and power and he plays with a non stop motor. His ability to shoot a gap may well be better than that of Newton and gives the Bengals the disruptive force on the interior that they have not seen since Geno.
I would look for Taylor to either replace Hill as the starter at the 3 tech or at the least to see significant snaps in relief of Hill at the 3 as a rookie. This kid is a steal at this point of the draft.
RD. 2 - 61st Selection:
Kiran Amegadjie - OT - Yale - 6'5" 326
While he may not be receiving the same fanfare as the many tackles above him in the draft since he is coming out of the FCS and the Ivy League, make no mistake this kid is not lacking in talent. Kiran brings elite level length, feet, and explosiveness to the table and as to be expected he completely dominated his competition. Coming from Yale his intelligence and football IQ are as high as to be expected. Kiran has not given up a single sack while playing tackle for Yale.
Kiran had his '23 ended early due to a torn quad so he will not work at the combine which could be a reason that the Bengals have the opportunity to steal him with this selection. Kiran gives the Bengals a legit prospect to be the day 1 starter at RT giving them the ability to let Barton focus solely on starting at either center or LG. The additions of Kiran and Barton to this offensive line should provide the Bengals with some seriously talented young players that can help them win the war in the trenches.
