I decided to make a submission prior to free agency.
- I start early with the trenches (OT and DL)
- Middle rounds focus on skill positions at RB, TE, and WR
- Another go at drafting a Punter
- Draft ends with the trenches (DL and IOL) and a special teamer
From Profootballnetwork. I couldn't resist double dipping with back to back DTs to start.
I'd be ecstatic.
18.
Byron Murphy II DT Texas - Best DT in the draft?
49.
Johnny Newton DT Illinois - Best DT in the draft?
80.
Blake Fisher OT Notre Dame - I wouldn't be mad if we took him at 18
116.
Dominick Puni OG Kansas - future starter, could have had Braelon Allen here but went with the beef.
148.
Theo Johnson TE Penn State - my favorite TE other than Bowers
175.
Jarius Monroe CB Tulane - Quality CB depth
196.
Tanner McLachlan TE Arizona - Broke Gronk's school record for TE receptions... We need to be looking hard
235.
Isaiah Williams WR Illinois - Undersized two time team captain who started games at QB in 2020 and had 80 receptions each of the last two years.
252.
Frank Gore Jr. RB Southern Miss - Glad to have gotten one of the legacy players in this draft. Especially last pick at a position of need that hasn't been addressed.
PFF.com
1) JC Latham OT Alabama
2) Kris Jenkins DI Michigan
3) Benden Rice WR USC
4) Cam Heart CB ND
5) Theo Johnson TE Penn State
6) Jaylin Simpson S Auburn
7) Steele Chamber LB Ohio State
8) Zakahri Franklin WR Ole Miss
9) Taulia Tagovailoa QB Maryland
Don't mock kids who believe in Santa, while adults still believe in Fox News.
This simulation is from Mock Draft Database and frankly I believe it turned out exceptional for the Bengals.
RD.1 Brock Bowers -He was by far the highest ranked player on the board as well as BPA. If he is the generational talent at TE that they say he could be the piece to take this offense to the next level.
RD. 2 Ruke Orhorhoro - I believe he is the most underrated DT in this draft and I would not be shocked to see him be the best DT to come out of this draft. Consider that most of the prospects have been playing football since grade school and that he did not start playing football until he was a junior in high school. The ceiling for this kid is extremely high.
RD.3 Kiran Amegadjie - I would have liked to have addressed RT before now but I believe Kiran will be the starter early in the season if not day 1. A Yale student so the smarts match the measurables.
RD. 4 Brenden Rice - This kid is would be a really nice addition to the WR room and will step right in should the Bengals lose Higgins after '24.
RD. 5 Isaac Guerendo - I have supported Joe Mixon but time to take this running game to the next level. They started the transition in '23 with Chase Brown, who I am a big fan of, and they continue it here. Guerendo has elite long speed and brings the thump that Brown may be lacking and he is an exceptional pass protector.
RD. 5 Elijah Jones - Ballhawk! Thrives in a zone heavy scheme like the Bengals run and has elite ball skills.
RD. 6 Isaiah Adams - Watch '22 film of the Illini offensive line and watch an outstanding LG who moved to OT in '23 because they needed him to. Adams is going to be an extremely solid NFL guard.
RD. 7 Keith Randolph Jr. - He is a run stopping specialist that loads the stat sheet with tackles. Has a frame to carry far more mass to move into a full time NT spot.
RD. 7 Tahj Washington - A dynamic threat who with 5 - 8 touches a game give opposing defenses a wrinkle that they must plan for. Excellent return skills.
Oh Until FA period is over, this will be my last posted Mock (hahaha i will still do a few every day to see who's moving up and down) Seems Roger Rosengarten has moved Waaaaaay up. which is good news for me cause it pushes Kiran down a notch.
Mock done on PFN
Well starting off, the guys I normally like at our first pick were gone (JPC, Latham, Fuutano) So I traded with the Giants:
Giants got: Pick 18 and 116
Bengals got: 39, 47 and 70
P39 IOL Graham Barton (no 2 BPA on the boards and was thrilled to land him here, as he gives me better IOL flexibility for drafting other players)
P47 Cooper Beebe LG (was also no 2 BPA, and he's arguably one of the best LG's in the draft. GB's flexibility is paying off already)
P49 Kris Jenkins DT/DE Pretty much my favorite DL in this draft and he's pretty good too.
P70 Braelon Allen RB Hoss Runner to pair up with Brown and Take over for Mixon (Mixon will finish his contract)
P80 Kiran Amegadjie RT I think he will be a guy that will take that spot and make it his, had to reach a little for him, but didn't have a choice nor wanted to chance it by trading back.
P148 Zak Zinter RG To me he's arguably the best pure RG in the draft, and was no 2 BPA at this pick. GB's now our C.
P175 Jalen Coker WR Holy Cross. Route Running is his biggest knock. Everything else, checks the boxes for what you want in a no 2-3 Wr. And i'm one of the guys that wanted us to grab Yoshi last year.
P196 Jamree Kromah DT James Madison Has all of the traits you want in a backup with possible starter status as a versatile DL
P235 Decorian Patterson DB UCF Had a slightly down year, but still good enough to finish ranked around 125 on PFF's best players board.
P252 Travis Glover OT Georgia State Not expecting much, but I think he can develop into a swing T/Backup G role.
Really was hoping for a TE somewhere, but dangit, but BPA just didn't align for me.
But i do like Jared Wiley TCU as a day 3 pick for the Bengals. He's a pass catcher first, and is a willing blocker, needs more development on that side to turn into an every down type of TE.
I am not sure if this counts or not but I submitted a simulation prior to the Bengals being awarded their comp picks. If it counts I am submitting a simulation that includes the additional awarded selections. As before this simulation is from Mock Draft Database.
RD. 1 - Latham appears to me to be a no-brainer if he is on the boards. This guy is a day 1 and 10 year starter at RT. Latham came out of the combine as the highest graded OT even getting a NFL.com grade higher than Joe Alt. It is possible that he is the guy they have been searching for since Willie. RD. 2 - Orhorhoro I seriously believe is the most underrated DT in this entire draft and I think his ceiling is exceptionally high. I see him taking many really early snaps and I would not at all be shocked if he is starting over Hill by the mid point. RD. 3 - Sanders provides the athletic receiving type TE that this offense has not had and may help to take it to the next level. Has drawn comparisons to Njoku. RD. 4 - Rice is a smooth and physical receiver that just scores TDs to the tune of 1 every 5.2 catches. RD. 5 - Guerendo could be the guy that allows them to move to the next era in the running game. Is exceptional as a pass protector and has another gear when he gets into the open field. Brings the thump that Brown may lack just a bit. RD. 6 - Ball hawk. The Bengals need to add to a room that right now consists of Taylor-Britt, Turner, Hilton, Davis, and Ivey. However, the status of Ivey is really unknown after his terrible injury. RD. 6 - I did not intend to go back to back corners but the Bengals are very light in this room and Pritchett was the highest graded player on the boards. Brings good size, speed, and experience. Go get. RD. 6 - Glaze played on the edge for Maryland but looks to have a far better skillset to move inside at the NFL level. Great length and power with position versatility. RD. 7 - Dynamic with the ball in his hands as a returner and receiver.
from PFN
18. Quinyon Mitchell CB Toledo
49. T'Vondre Sweat DT Texas
80. Ja'Tavion Sanders TE Texas
97. Kiran Amegadjie OT Yale
115. Dominick Puni OG Kansas
149. Theo Johnson TE Penn State
194. Jarrian Jones CB Florida State
214. Brennan Jackson EDGE Washington State
237. Evan Anderson DT FAU
Quick Rundown of my pro football network simulated draft and my picks.
1. Troy Fautanu - Average floor/Highest ceiling Offensive lineman in this draft for me. Fast violent hands, fast feet(previously was a top volleyball player before gaining size), and technically sound. Low center of gravity standing at 6'3, but has extremely long arms to fend off long-arm pass rushers. player comp (David Bakhtiari)
2. Payton Wilson - My #1 Linebacker in this draft and I think he would be a top 15 pick if not for 2 knee injuries he had early on in his football career, but hasn't had any recurring issues in the last two years. If he clears medicals, I would run to the podium for him. We don't know how this defense will look in the future after the loss of Reader and we may transition to more 3-linebacker looks, either way, we need someone who can upgrade the room and future-proof the position. Player Comp ( prepare yourself.... a more athletic Luke Kuechly)
3. McKinnley Jackson - Nose Tackle and the only realistic replacement for Reader in this draft class outside of Sweat who won't be available unless you draft him in the first. He's a great run-stopper, but has flashed the ability to get pressure. I would say he has above average Athleticism and carries his weight very well (Comp Khalen Saunders)
4. Theo Johnson - Do it all tight end with a very high ceiling. Amazing Athete, great hands, and could be put into two tightened sets with Mike. ( Player Comp Jimmy Graham)
5. Kiran Amegadjie - Good athlete, good tape, small school guy. Size profile has him playing at any position on the offensive line. One of my top sleepers in this draft and I can see him being an above-average starter in the next two years.
6. Isaac Guerendo - You will see him popping up on a lot of boards after his combine performance, but I think he's a good rotational fit for our stable. Bigger size back with room to add some more weight, above average blocker, amazing straight-line speed. Rotational back with lots of upside and not a lot of miles. Special teamer.
7. Ainias Smith - Hybrid WR/RB slot guy, return man, high character, willing do anything coaches ask him to do. This guy is another sleeper in this draft and I can see him having a long career, competes with charlie jones for that slot/gadget guy.
8. Anthony Gould - Despite being a smaller frame guy, Anthony is a down-the-field threat who can stretch the field, you give him 2 or 3 routes and let him cook. He has an elite 10 yard split and great long speed and even tho he is shorter he has an elite vert(39.5" !) to contest jump balls.
9. Qwan'tez Stiggers is an amazing player with a background that will make you want to cry. One of 13 siblings from Atlanta he came from a very tight knit family, His brother was almost completely paralyzed in a football accident and in his first year in college his father died in a car accident which lead him to quit football and college because of severe depression. Eventually, he ended up playing pro bowl in Toronto and was eventually named rookie of the year and East Division Allstar. He's a hell of a player and Hell of a guy, I can't wait to see what he does in the NFL.
10. Tory Taylor - Punter, Ex Ruby player from Australia. Enough said
I traded down a lot in the draft. I missed out on a the Center out of WI that I was targeting, but I still got Michigan's guard.
The draft site froze on my last pick, so I wasn't able to make a selection. I also picked up a 2025 4th round pick from the Giants.
The screen shot is attached, here are the picks (from PFN):
(18) Newton DT
(76) McKinley Jackson NT
(80) Kiran Armegadajie OT
(91) DJ James CB
(121) Khyree Jackson CB
(126) Zac Zinter OG
(136) Luke McCaffrey WR
(147) Pick froze as I was looking at options to draft or trade down. Would prefer a TE but wasn't high on anyone in particular
2025 4th round pick NYG
Sweat kept going several picks before the 2nd round pick. I tried to trade up but I couldn't make it work so I decided to trade down and get as many 3rd round picks as possible.
I will pick a winner and you will get reps.
Good Luck!
(03-22-2024, 11:48 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: I traded down a lot in the draft. I missed out on a the Center out of WI that I was targeting, but I still got Michigan's guard.
The draft site froze on my last pick, so I wasn't able to make a selection. I also picked up a 2025 4th round pick from the Giants.
The screen shot is attached, here are the picks (from PFN):
(18) Newton DT
(76) McKinley Jackson NT
(80) Kiran Armegadajie OT
(91) DJ James CB
(121) Khyree Jackson CB
(126) Zac Zinter OG
(136) Luke McCaffrey WR
(147) Pick froze as I was looking at options to draft or trade down. Would prefer a TE but wasn't high on anyone in particular
2025 4th round pick NYG
Sweat kept going several picks before the 2nd round pick. I tried to trade up but I couldn't make it work so I decided to trade down and get as many 3rd round picks as possible.
(03-23-2024, 12:21 AM)bfine32 Wrote: I don't like your chances of winning.
lol missed that, well I had fun anyway
I learned something too. Sweat likely doesn’t make it to the bengals in the 2nd. And a trade down would be very beneficial from the 2nd or even in the 1st. The 3rd/4th rounds have great value.
(03-23-2024, 01:12 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: lol missed that, well I had fun anyway
I learned something too. Sweat likely doesn’t make it to the bengals in the 2nd. And a trade down would be very beneficial from the 2nd or even in the 1st. The 3rd/4th rounds have great value.
Oh, absolutely, the main goal is to have fun and I dig some of your players (McKinnley, McCafferty). It seems every year our favorite player in the draft is "Trade Back".
My March draft on Draft Buzz....after FA picks.. Could not pass on Fauga and Sweat, both areas we need more depth and possible starters... also round 3/4 Lassiter and Rice give us depth and 2025 starter potential... My later round favorite two picks are Estime, a power back we are missing and Hall DL , great athlete could be surprise edge rusher... Picked Adams as a versatile Oline that can play tackle/guard..
PICK: 18 RND: 1 (CIN)
Taliese FUAGA
OT Oregon State
(03-23-2024, 12:31 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: My March draft on Draft Buzz....after FA picks.. Could not pass on Fauga and Sweat, both areas we need more depth and possible starters... also round 3/4 Lassiter and Rice give us depth and 2025 starter potential... My later round favorite two picks are Estime, a power back we are missing and Hall DL , great athlete could be surprise edge rusher... Picked Adams as a versatile Oline that can play tackle/guard..
PICK: 18 RND: 1 (CIN)
Taliese FUAGA
OT Oregon State
I did a few drafts on nflmockdraftdatabase, due to it freezing up several times for me.
It seems like there is always a player that falls.
Bowers fell a couple times.
One of the top corners fell a couple times.
And in this one Alt fell, which I don’t see happening.
(18) OT Joe Alt (notre dame)
(49) C/G/T Graham Barton (duke)
(80) T Koran Amegadjie (Yale)
(97) WR Jermaine Burton (Alabama)
(115) NT McKinnley Jackson (Texas a & m)
(149) CB Ricardo Green (Florida state)
(194) RB Dillon Johnson (Washington)
(214) Edge Xavier Thomas (Clemson)
(224) TE Erick All (Iowa)
(237) IOL Trevor Kegan (Michigan)
I don’t see this as being all that realistic as I didn’t expect most of these players to be there where I selected them.
![[Image: maXCb2f.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/maXCb2f.jpg)
![[Image: 4CV0TeR.png]](https://i.imgur.com/4CV0TeR.png)
![[Image: giphy.gif]](https://media2.giphy.com/media/l41JGi7w9BN8v15Go/giphy.gif)
