01-30-2018, 07:57 PM
(01-30-2018, 05:35 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Bengals don't seem to be considering OL in the first round based on Hobson's article on Bengals.com. They supposedly are looking at multiple OL in Rounds 2-4.
Based on that potentially true info, I tried to adjust my mock accordingly.
The Bengals also met with a handful of mid-round WR prospects, so I wouldn't be surprised to see that position addressed again in the draft.
2018 draft:
12) Roquan Smith, LB Georgia (6'1", 225 lb) - Arguably the biggest immediate need on defense is LB. If the Bengals can get a guy like Smith, it makes a lot of sense to take him. I can also see the Bengals falling in love with Edmunds if available, but he seems a bit more risky than Smith even though he has a higher ceiling.
46) Isaiah Wynn, OL Georgia (6'2", 308 lb) - Wynn has been really good for the Bulldogs, especially this year at LT. He moved from guard to LT this year and has rocked it. He's shorter in height and arm length than preferred for OT, so his best fit might be at guard but he has versatility that the coaches will love. He's also an aggressive blocker that gets push at the LOS, and some have compared him to Kelvin Beachum, who had a good career at LT in the NFL.
77) Frank Ragnow, C/RG Arkansas (6'5", 307 lb) - Better centers this year compared to last, which I think keeps Ragnow available here. He was not able to participate in Senior Bowl nor will he be healthy in time for the Combine, so I think that also keeps him here. Ragnow is a mauler and fits Pollack's scheme I think.
3 comp for Zeitler) Armani Watts, S Texas A&M (5'11", 205 lb) - Watts is an instinctual ball hawk that does lack some size and speed (expected 4.6 40 time) and has been inconsistent when it comes to making wrap-up tackles vs making a hit. I think he'd be a solid addition to compete with Brandon Wilson for that final safety spot and work his way up the depth chart.
108) Troy Fumagalli, TE Wisconsin (6'6", 248 lb) - Fumagalli is a well-rounded TE that would fit well with the Bengals. He is an especially good blocker, which this Bengals team needs to succeed. I think there's a decent chance he could be here given he's not an elite receiver but just does everything well.
142) Jaleel Scott, WR New Mexico St (6'5", 215 lb) - Big WR that can highpoint the ball, enough speed to get deep occasionally, and can run various routes. Sleeper WR that might not be available though at this pick.
5 comp for Whitworth) Bruce Hector, DT USF (6'2", 295 lb) - I just found this guy and thought the Bengals might be able to get a nice sleeper 3T rather than have to draft one high. Hector has posted 7+ TFL and 5+ sacks each year for a total of 28 TFL and 18 sacks. He can come in as a pass rush specialist as a rookie while Billings gets more experience at NT.
173) Heath Harding, CB Miami University (5'10", 188 lb) - Gotta go with my alma mater! Aggressive CB that might get labeled a slot CB due to size, but may still be able to play outside given his demeanor. He hits hard, tackles well, can track the ball well, and has safety experience. I like Harding as a depth option.
204) Daniel Carlson, K Auburn (6'4", 218 lb) - The Bengals should have kept Jake Elliott, although Bullock was very solid. Carlson has a big leg like Elliott but hasn't been quite as accurate this year with just 75% FGs made. However, he had really good 2015 and 2016 seasons (87.5% and 85.2%), so I think it's worth a 7th rounder to bring in competition for Bullock again.
224 NE trade for Flowers) Darrel Williams, RB LSU (6'1", 229 lb) - Hammer RB that can also catch passes out of the backfield. He played compliment to LSU standout Derrius Guice. An ideal fit in short yardage and play ST.
I like the majority of it...I prefer another safety in 3 and as far as the WR goes i think we need faster WR's who can get seperation.......
I really liked the play of the safety Jeremy Reaves from S Alabama in the senior bowl.
Every year at the Senior Bowl, some smaller-school defensive backs take advantage of the all-star game attention to showcase their talent against more highly touted players. Reaves could be one of those players in 2018, as he was a tackling machine over the past three seasons. Reaves totaled 104 tackles as a senior, 85 as a junior and 96 as a sophomore. He also totaled eight career interceptions, with three as a senior. Reaves also notched eight passes broken up in 2017. He is a player to watch in Mobile.
