Kelee Ringo - CB - Georgia - 6'2" 207
What isn't to like about Ringo? He has great size, length, and speed (4.36 - 40) for the position. Ringo has played in the SEC and has faced top talent week in and week out not to mention going against Ohio State in the playoffs where he performed extremely well. As with most every prospect making the move to the professional level there are things that still need to continue to grow and develop and this goes for Ringo as well. Ringo needs to produce every week at a consistently high level rather than good week and average week performances as has been the case at the collegiate level. Ringo is extremely physical and should not have an issue being out muscled by bigger receivers at the NFL level. While displaying good man coverage skills he seems to really excel in zone coverage which will fit the Bengals scheme well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gbIPzqTIGs
Steve Avila - G - TCU - 6'3.5" 332
You just do not see this kid get outpowered and he can play guard or center. Maybe the best G prospect in this draft. With that said there is some technique things that could be cleaned up such as pad level in run blocking but these should be coachable fixes. What he has that cannot be coached is raw physical power and instinct. Avila could challenge for the LG position on day 1. Following is a real honest assessment of his blocking strengths and weaknesses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9kLjAAq7Bg
Tucker Kraft - TE - S. Dakota State - 6'5" 254
Kraft brings really high upside to the TE position for the Bengals and has a skillset that really fits well within the Bengals offense. He is a good blocker and is a natural pass catcher. Brings some similar traits as another Jackrabbit TE and that is Dallas Goedert and may be a better blocker at this point than Goedert was when he entered the draft. I look for Kraft to make an immediate impact on this offense and should pair very well with Irv Smith. He is big, he is physical, and he knows what to do once the ball is in his hands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZg2UKhjQmw
Wanya Morris - OT - Oklahoma - 6'5" 307
Wanya Morris is a very talented OT with the abilities to play either side. He was a five star recruit who selected Tennessee and showed real ability as a freshman. His play regressed a bit and Darnell Wright showed up on campus and eventually Morris made his way to Oklahoma where he found his previous form. At this point you must assume that Jonah will be the RT in '23 but it is a 1 year rental deal. Morris gives legit competition for the job in '24 and at the least becomes the top OT off the bench at either side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrOxpQw1rfQ
Israel Abanikanda - RB - Pitt - 5'10" 216
His stock was rising toward the end of the season and through the combine where he did not workout as he was working through a hamstring tweak. However, he showed out at the Pitt Pro Day. He excelled in every drill and while he was down for an official 4.41 - 40 there was talk that on his second attempt so stop watches had him as fast as 4.27. Has shown on tape that he can be an every down back at the NFL level. Where Abanikanda will need to continue to grow is in pass protection where he puts in effort but must improve at keeping the rusher in front of him. When he gets in the open field he has a whole new gear and his sprinter speed shows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3EOz2mrJw
Habakkuk Baldonado - DE - Pitt - 6'4" 251
Here the Bengals add a development edge rusher once again hitting the Pitt roster. Baldonado has displayed some real talent at the position but will need to hone and refine his pas rushing toolbox. He has already shown the ability to set the edge in the run game so will have he chance to see early snaps as a rookie. Baldonado should benefit from the coaching of Hobby and from being in a room with Hendrickson and Hubbard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjWEZJboZ4o
Hunter Luepke - RB/FB - N. Dakota State - 6'1" 235
Anyone that would attempt to pigeonhole Luepke as a FB prospect would be very wrong. Luepke showed his athletic ability on film and backed it up with an outstanding Pro Day where he posted a 36.5" vertical as well as a 4.56 - 40 time. Luepke did about everything for the Bison offense to include lead blocking, pass protection, receiver out of the backfield, and as a rusher. He is an extremely talented running back who could complete the transformation of the Bengals backfield allowing them to severe ties with Joe Mixon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy5hTiEnZCU
