Cincy Bengals Talk - Top Defensive Players Bengals Could Target

[SunsetBengal]

(04-07-2025, 08:54 PM)Housh Wrote: I like ALOT of guys in this draft at 17


No way in hell we aren’t considering DE at 17. If we are pigeon holing ourselves into DT we are just a dumbass franchise. Too many solid DEs that won’t be there day 2 to pass on a great one just cause we just need to reach for a DT.

I don't think that they're "pigeon holing" themselves into any particular position. The list of prospects that they've spoken to and later met with covers a variety of positions.

Edit: I will say this though. If Walter Nolan is the pick, I wouldn't complain one bit. Even though I personally have Emmanwori tabbed as the best guy to instantly improve the defense. As far as DE goes? After Abdul Carter, there are a whole bunch of similar prospects, and every one of them has some kind of warts. However, the overall class being deep like it is, someone good will fall to the 3rd round. The Bengals have enough at DE to make it this year, other positions not so much.