Mel kipers first mock draft

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It will be interesting to see if Austin uses more of a traditional 4-3 or if he sticks with the Bengals nickel.

Keep in mind that the base defense for the Bengals the last few years has been nickel - which probably explains why there has never been much of an emphasis on the SAM backer. He's rarely on the field.

I'd still be shocked to see them using a high pick (round 1-3) on a linebacker.