Round 1 Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama
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Im circling back to my first mock draft of the season with this prediction. I think the Bengals realize that this is a new era of football, where passing attacks dominate and fast pass catching running backs hold more value then ever before. I think the Bengals view Gibbs as a Jamarr Chase type game altering talent. I've seen comps to Jamaal Charles, Alvin Kamara and Chris Johnson. He would make an instant impact rotating with Mixon.
Round 2 Dawand Jones OT Ohio State
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No in Round 1 but if Jones falls like many are projecting I would take the risk in Round 2 and I think the Bengals would too. Instant competition at RT and would allow the team to more aggressively pursue a Jonah trade. Orlando Brown could be a great mentor to Jones and help him adjust to the NFL.
Round 3 Cory Trice CB Purdue
![[Image: b5f18750433c4136bd19e5011dddf1d5.jpg?w=1...600&crop=1]](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2023/03/b5f18750433c4136bd19e5011dddf1d5.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
Long and physical CB with athleticism off the charts. Would be a great snag at the end of round 3 and could be CTB's new running mate if Chido leaves after this season.
Round 4 Josh Whyle TE Cincinnati
![[Image: Josh-Whyle-TE-Cincinnati-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report.jpg]](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Josh-Whyle-TE-Cincinnati-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report.jpg)
This guys has been a constant in all of my mocks so Im not going to stop now. Lol Great size, good receiving skills, good blocking skills. Incredibly underutilized at UC. Would be a steal at the end of the 4th round and can learn behind Irv Smith for a year before taking over as the starter.
Round 5 Keondre Coburn NT Texas
![[Image: coburn_keondre_KSU_OPR035_6Zzmd.jpg]](https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/texassports_com/images/2022/11/6/coburn_keondre_KSU_OPR035_6Zzmd.jpg)
Another pick with an eye towards the future. With Reader and Tupou in the last year of their contracts Coburn offers us a NT with future starting potential.
Round 6 Dylan Horton DE TCU
![[Image: Dylan_Horton.jpg]](https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/gofrogs.com/images/2022/8/10/Dylan_Horton.jpg)
Rotational pass rusher who can spell Hubbard and Hendrickson. Reminds me a bit of Wallace Gillberry.
Round 7 Xazavian Valladay RB Arizona State
![[Image: 11284047.png]](https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/47/284/11284047.png)
One last double dip! Under the radar running back who some have said could be a Paccheco like steal in the 7th.
![[Image: usa_today_19704811.0.jpg]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/zPOxbu0ybIy6v-pDuPO92E7Ncac=/0x0:4640x3096/1200x800/filters:focal(1424x148:2166x890)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72214122/usa_today_19704811.0.jpg)
Im circling back to my first mock draft of the season with this prediction. I think the Bengals realize that this is a new era of football, where passing attacks dominate and fast pass catching running backs hold more value then ever before. I think the Bengals view Gibbs as a Jamarr Chase type game altering talent. I've seen comps to Jamaal Charles, Alvin Kamara and Chris Johnson. He would make an instant impact rotating with Mixon.
Round 2 Dawand Jones OT Ohio State
![[Image: 1444828592.0.jpg]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/4fvIfPuZ8Am82ljX5VM_0YGmRPc=/517x30:3287x1613/1200x800/filters:focal(1612x273:2162x823)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72191423/1444828592.0.jpg)
No in Round 1 but if Jones falls like many are projecting I would take the risk in Round 2 and I think the Bengals would too. Instant competition at RT and would allow the team to more aggressively pursue a Jonah trade. Orlando Brown could be a great mentor to Jones and help him adjust to the NFL.
Round 3 Cory Trice CB Purdue
![[Image: b5f18750433c4136bd19e5011dddf1d5.jpg?w=1...600&crop=1]](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2023/03/b5f18750433c4136bd19e5011dddf1d5.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
Long and physical CB with athleticism off the charts. Would be a great snag at the end of round 3 and could be CTB's new running mate if Chido leaves after this season.
Round 4 Josh Whyle TE Cincinnati
![[Image: Josh-Whyle-TE-Cincinnati-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report.jpg]](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Josh-Whyle-TE-Cincinnati-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report.jpg)
This guys has been a constant in all of my mocks so Im not going to stop now. Lol Great size, good receiving skills, good blocking skills. Incredibly underutilized at UC. Would be a steal at the end of the 4th round and can learn behind Irv Smith for a year before taking over as the starter.
Round 5 Keondre Coburn NT Texas
![[Image: coburn_keondre_KSU_OPR035_6Zzmd.jpg]](https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/texassports_com/images/2022/11/6/coburn_keondre_KSU_OPR035_6Zzmd.jpg)
Another pick with an eye towards the future. With Reader and Tupou in the last year of their contracts Coburn offers us a NT with future starting potential.
Round 6 Dylan Horton DE TCU
![[Image: Dylan_Horton.jpg]](https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/gofrogs.com/images/2022/8/10/Dylan_Horton.jpg)
Rotational pass rusher who can spell Hubbard and Hendrickson. Reminds me a bit of Wallace Gillberry.
Round 7 Xazavian Valladay RB Arizona State
![[Image: 11284047.png]](https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/47/284/11284047.png)
One last double dip! Under the radar running back who some have said could be a Paccheco like steal in the 7th.