Bengals Board Mock Draft Challenge: March

[Okeana]

Quick Rundown of my pro football network simulated draft and my picks.

1. Troy Fautanu - Average floor/Highest ceiling Offensive lineman in this draft for me. Fast violent hands, fast feet(previously was a top volleyball player before gaining size), and technically sound. Low center of gravity standing at 6'3, but has extremely long arms to fend off long-arm pass rushers. player comp (David Bakhtiari)

2. Payton Wilson - My #1 Linebacker in this draft and I think he would be a top 15 pick if not for 2 knee injuries he had early on in his football career, but hasn't had any recurring issues in the last two years. If he clears medicals, I would run to the podium for him. We don't know how this defense will look in the future after the loss of Reader and we may transition to more 3-linebacker looks, either way, we need someone who can upgrade the room and future-proof the position. Player Comp ( prepare yourself.... a more athletic Luke Kuechly)

3. McKinnley Jackson - Nose Tackle and the only realistic replacement for Reader in this draft class outside of Sweat who won't be available unless you draft him in the first. He's a great run-stopper, but has flashed the ability to get pressure. I would say he has above average Athleticism and carries his weight very well (Comp Khalen Saunders)

4. Theo Johnson - Do it all tight end with a very high ceiling. Amazing Athete, great hands, and could be put into two tightened sets with Mike. ( Player Comp Jimmy Graham)

5. Kiran Amegadjie - Good athlete, good tape, small school guy. Size profile has him playing at any position on the offensive line. One of my top sleepers in this draft and I can see him being an above-average starter in the next two years.

6. Isaac Guerendo - You will see him popping up on a lot of boards after his combine performance, but I think he's a good rotational fit for our stable. Bigger size back with room to add some more weight, above average blocker, amazing straight-line speed. Rotational back with lots of upside and not a lot of miles. Special teamer.

7. Ainias Smith - Hybrid WR/RB slot guy, return man, high character, willing do anything coaches ask him to do. This guy is another sleeper in this draft and I can see him having a long career, competes with charlie jones for that slot/gadget guy.

8. Anthony Gould - Despite being a smaller frame guy, Anthony is a down-the-field threat who can stretch the field, you give him 2 or 3 routes and let him cook. He has an elite 10 yard split and great long speed and even tho he is shorter he has an elite vert(39.5" !) to contest jump balls.

9. Qwan'tez Stiggers is an amazing player with a background that will make you want to cry. One of 13 siblings from Atlanta he came from a very tight knit family, His brother was almost completely paralyzed in a football accident and in his first year in college his father died in a car accident which lead him to quit football and college because of severe depression. Eventually, he ended up playing pro bowl in Toronto and was eventually named rookie of the year and East Division Allstar. He's a hell of a player and Hell of a guy, I can't wait to see what he does in the NFL.

10. Tory Taylor - Punter, Ex Ruby player from Australia. Enough said