Adding strength Mock

[BengalDawg]

Round 1: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia - 6'3" 313lbs  - 
Immediate starter on our Oline. Has the versatility we have always valued in offensive lineman. 2 year starter at guard before becoming the starting LT for the title run last season. A more athletic Boling. Not to mention who wouldn't be excited having three Georgia Bulldogs on the oline Here are the highlights from the national championship game where Wynn blocked Da'Shawn Hand and Da'ron Payne regularly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhPmq_92Tfs


Round 2: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma - 6'8" 360lbs 
He has been projected all over the first three rounds. I don't see how we pass on him here, and knowing Marvin's connection to his Dad i wouldn't be surprised if we pulled the trigger in the first. Likely a day one starter over Bobby Hart and Jake Fisher. I would also be happy should Price or Daniels be available here and we lock in the starting Oline. I just dont see us having a shot at the top interior lineman at this point in the draft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYLU1_f_Be8


Round 3a: Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana - 6'4" 259lbs 
Big bodied TE who could use some refining. Reminds me of Jermaine Gresham, a ton of potential just no guarantee it will all come together. Ohio State fans will likely remember him as the star for Indiana from this last season. He is not in the same class as Gesicki, Hurst, or Goedert but may grow into that type of player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF_CgpnRBnM


Round 3b: Tim Settle, DT, Virginia Tech - 6'3" 335lbs 
Bengals brought him in for a pre-draft work out. He could add good rotational depth with Billings and I think has the ability to be what we hoped to get out of Devon Still. Plug holes while still pushing the pocket. Also any 335 pounder that can pull off wearing a single digit is the man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATi64Vw5acQ


Round 4: Jessie Bates III, FS, Wake Forest - 6'1" 200lbs 
This is my biggest stretch as I've seen projections that push him into the mid second round. I'm counting on a deep safety class and Bates being a little on the short side to cause him to slip. He also is a very average tackler who can't frequently whiff. With that said Bates was a Freshman All-American 2 years ago and with a drop in production this year due to missing a few games with an injury. Also he was a top performer at the combine for DBs in the 3 cone and both shuttle runs. No chance he supplants Williams or Iloka in year 1, but could grow into a good NFL starter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91Stt9x6Hs


Round 5a: Mason Cole, C, Michigan - 6'4" 305lbs 
Cole played both Center and tackle at Michigan. I hate waiting this long to get someone capable of starting in the middle of our Oline, but I think Cole has the intellect to pick up the line calls and when between two capable guards can at least provide a band-aid for 2018. I doubt he becomes a Pro Bowler, but NFL.com compares him to Ryan Jensen which is a whole heck of a lot better than Russell Bodine. He seems to struggle to keep his head on a swivel and locks into his first read making him susceptible to blitzes and twists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPFRinN3Qw8


Round 5b: Holton Hill, CB, Texas - 6'3" 200lbs 
Would likely go a round or two earlier if not for the character concerns. Was suspended by Texas for violating team rules to start last season and could have benefitted from going back for a year to show his maturity issues are behind him. That said he is a tall long corner with sub 4.5 speed. Very handsy corner that would help offset the loss of PacMan in the secondary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxW8ZT6h0ug


Round 5c: Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt - 6'3" 233lbs 
With Preston Brown's signing LB is not a high priority. That said Burks is a great depth pick who can make an immediate impact on special teams and provide similar coverage ability to a guy like Marquise Flowers has in the past. Best suited for the WILL position and in lieu of Burfict's reoccurring suspensions he could be good depth for the room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_IajeL8bdQ


Round 7a: John Franklin-Myers, DE, SF Austin- 6'4" 283lbs 
Largely over looked throughout his career. His high school team went 0-40 in his 4 years there. SF austin is hardly a power house either. That said he had a decent combine and could be a great flyer pick this late. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_bS91EVZbk


Round 7b: Bradley Bozeman, C, Alabama - 6'5" 311lbs 
Bozeman could compete with Cole up the middle. Reminds me a lot of David Andrews a few years ago. Lots of experience against high quality opponents. If nothing else provides excellent locker room depth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NRA6Db_tdk


Round 7c: Roc Thomas, RB, Jacksonville State - 5'11" 193lbs 
Originally played at Auburn only to lose his spot to Kamryn Petway and Kerryon Johnson both who will be drafted this year. Shifty runner that reminds me of a less shifty Gio. This is a deep RB class that could make Roc fall a round lower than he might in another year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9MQKJUYgt0

[3wt]

Like you said, it would be very hard for me to pass up on a truly top notch center.   But Wynn is a stud and Brown - though he is a little bit of a risk, has the potential to be a stud at right tackle.  If Cole pans out better than Bodine we have a much improved O line.

Bates won't be there, but we can dream.  

Not a fan of the TE pick.  I'd rather pick up your guy - or Ryan Izzo later on (I'm on an Izzo jag today).


Given that they never draft what I want, I would be very happy with this draft!

[TrenchWarfare]

Really like that LB pick out of Vandy. He's built for NFL. Only concern is that we have the worst history coaching LB'ers. Concerned that Lewis would ruin him. Just would need the positional LB coach to keep Marvin away.

I too share concerns over the TE from Indiana. I don't think he'd upgrade the position and for a 3rd round pick, we would need him to.

Really like Settle. He's a space eating double team requiring monster. Only one legit (and fortunately great) DT on our team. Billings and Glasnow haven't proven that they can be starters. Add Settle and we'll find a good starter to partner with Geno and two good back ups.

[BengalDawg]

(04-11-2018, 07:36 PM)3wt Wrote: Like you said, it would be very hard for me to pass up on a truly top notch center.   But Wynn is a stud and Brown - though he is a little bit of a risk, has the potential to be a stud at right tackle.  If Cole pans out better than Bodine we have a much improved O line.

Bates won't be there, but we can dream.  

Not a fan of the TE pick.  I'd rather pick up your guy - or Ryan Izzo later on (I'm on an Izzo jag today).


Given that they never draft what I want, I would be very happy with this draft!

In lieu of your request there is a simple answer. You draft Bates with the last pick in the 3rd (ensure he is there) and with 4 you take Troy Fumagalli. He is a willing blocker but just average at everything. He does manage to consistently make plays though. Again not an upgrade but without someone free falling or using an early pick it will be difficult to upgrade Kroft

[TrenchWarfare]

I also like drafting a second Center with one of the 7th rd picks. Let the two rookie centers compete for one spot. If they both do well, one can have a PS spot. Like the bengals tradition of doubling up. Center is probably single biggest need in draft so mine as well.

[BengalDawg]

(04-11-2018, 11:48 PM)TrenchWarfare Wrote: I also like drafting a second Center with one of the 7th rd picks. Let the two rookie centers compete for one spot. If they both do well, one can have a PS spot. Like the bengals tradition of doubling up. Center is probably single biggest need in draft so mine as well.

I think line depth especially on offense will be big in this draft. Bozeman and Golson from Auburn could both go undrafted or be available to us in 7 and I would love to see that level of depth and experience play out

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

I would be happy with this draft, i am like you hating waiting for a Center that long but getting Cole and Bozeman makes
it all good. Love getting Wynn who can play all the spots, Orlando is a good pass protector with a big upside if he can get
better in using his enormous body to run block. I like Goedert better than Ian Thomas now but i like the pick i just think
that with our first 3rd we should take Jessie Bates instead cause i highly doubt he will be there in the 4th.

Overall great job Dawg.

[BengalHawk62]

I would not find too much to complain about if the draft fell like this.  Nice work!  I especially like drafting the two centers and letting them decide who should start. 











the only other thing is, you need more Hawkeyes in your draft.   :)

[sandwedge]

Great draft!

[yellowxdiscipline]

Good draft

[bengalsturntup926]

I like it but I think we draft a receiver and we need too

[*SHRacerX*]

(04-11-2018, 07:36 PM)3wt Wrote: Like you said, it would be very hard for me to pass up on a truly top notch center.   But Wynn is a stud and Brown - though he is a little bit of a risk, has the potential to be a stud at right tackle.  If Cole pans out better than Bodine we have a much improved O line.

Bates won't be there, but we can dream.  

Not a fan of the TE pick.  I'd rather pick up your guy - or Ryan Izzo later on (I'm on an Izzo jag today).


Given that they never draft what I want, I would be very happy with this draft!

Pretty much this for me as well.  Too early for a project TE....would have much rather addressed the Center position here, but since you got Cole later....

Overall, like the idea:  Get bigger, stronger, and faster.  

[SadFaceBengal15]

i think we can do better at filling needs and wants with our first 4 picks and theres no way bates falls to the 4th and too early for the risk of brown in the seond. but alot of talent on the board soo i woudnt cry over this.