Final Mock

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(04-23-2024, 10:03 AM)ochocincos Wrote: 1) Byron Murphy, DT Texas - I did not realize that Murphy was playing all over the DL with Sweat there too. I thought Murphy was the 3T and Sweat the 0/1T. If the coaches think Murphy has the size to take Reader's spot and become a really good 3-down player, I can see this happening. If not, I think we could be waiting until Rd 3-4 to see a DT taken. If not Murphy, I think it's an OT. And I think it would be Amarius Mims if available because of his elite ceiling and knowing there'd be a year to groom him. Or WR depending on what OTs and WRs are available at the pick.
EDIT - If WR, I think it would be Brian Thomas, Jr.

2) Kingsley Suamataia, OT BYU - Pollack will love the size and athleticism that Suamataia brings to the table. Suamataia also has versatility to play both OT spots, making him a great swing tackle as a rookie before taking over for Trent Brown next year.

3) Brenden Rice, WR USC - Jerry Rice's son looks like a good option as a Tee Higgins replacement. I can see them wanting to go WR earlier though if they don't go DT in Rd 1. If not Murphy in Rd 1, will be either OT or WR. Gut feeling.

3comp) Ben Sinnott, TE Kansas St - My TE of choice. With Bengals having Gesicki, Sample, and Hudson on the roster, they are willing to wait to see which of Sinnott, Johnson, and Stover falls. I'm happy with any of those three but I will go with my favorite of the bunch if all three are available.

4) Beaux Limmer, IOL Arkansas - Bengals need IOL depth too, as Karras is in his final year under contract. Cappa will hit FA the year after Karras. Limmer can come in as a depth piece initially and take over at C or RG after Karras/Cappa departs.

5) Dwight McGlothern, CB Arkansas - Bengals met with McGlothern, so I think they are looking at Day 3 CBs to add depth. McGlothern has the height, length, fluidity, and speed you want in a DB. Also good ball skills as evidenced by his 7 INTs in the past two seasons.

6) Tip Reiman, TE Illinois - Great blocker, great size, and better athleticism and speed than expected. Reiman will give Taylor hopes of finding the guy he thought Sample could be. Reiman also played with Chase Brown, so that helps. If a 2nd TE is taken, I think we could see the departure of Hudson or the 2nd TE to the PS.

6comp) Kimani Vidal, RB Troy - Versatile RB who is plenty fast and agile while also being big enough to handle workhorse duties if ever needed. He's also quite a good receiver, evidenced by the 92 receptions he's had in college.

7-HOU) Austin McNamara, P Texas Tech - You've heard me stand on my soap box enough for McNamara. Whether it's him or Tory Taylor, I think we see a new P taken. And this is a good spot for a P.

7) Dallas Gant, LB Toledo - Another diamond from the MAC who could be a perfect depth piece. Gant is a well-rounded LB who broke out when he transferred from Ohio St to Toledo. At the end of the day, it's a 7th rounder so doesn't really matter who they take though.

Kimani Vidal is also very good in pass pro.