If given the choice….

[jj22]

I’m taking Hampton over Jeanty.

Bengals won’t be taking RB, but if they did I’d prefer Hampton. Maybe I’m in the minority. Am I?

[puddycat]

Yes. I'll take the receiver/ankle breaker over the blocker/bruiser.

[jj22]

Who’s everyone’s comp in Jeanty?

I see Saquon in Hampton. A better fit in the AFCN. We have an undersized ankle breaker / receiver already. 

[jj22]

[Goalpost]

(03-25-2025, 09:33 PM)jj22 Wrote: Who’s everyone’s comp in Jeanty?

NFL.com's comp

LaDainian Tomlinson

[*bfine32*]

(03-25-2025, 09:33 PM)jj22 Wrote: Who’s everyone’s comp in Jeanty?

I see Saquon in Hampton. A better fit in the AFCN. We have an undersized ankle breaker / receiver already. 

[NATI BENGALS]

You don’t think the Bengals are taking a RB at all?

If Moss is back and healthy I’m ok with passing on RB entirely. But that doesn’t sound like what’s going to happen. Our RB depth chart is a major weakness right now imo.

[jj22]

I think they could take one late. I don’t think RB would be a surprise pick at 17.

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(03-25-2025, 09:46 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: You don’t think the Bengals are taking a RB at all?

If Moss is back and healthy I’m ok with passing on RB entirely. But that doesn’t sound like what’s going to happen. Our RB depth chart is a major weakness right now imo.

+1

Cutting Moss is good as well, with Perine as RB2

[Whatever]

(03-25-2025, 10:31 PM)jj22 Wrote: I think they could take  one late. I don’t think RB would be a surprise pick at 17.

I think if Jeanty makes it to 17, he's the pick.  His contact balance is completely ridiculous.  I just don't think he makes it there.

But he's the only RB I see them taking him in the 1st and that's because he's a special talent.

[jj22]

I am in the no RB early camp as I do believe you can find one late (especially if you have a oline).

It'll be interesting to see if the position gets a boost from the Eagles / Saquon success.

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

Not interested in a running back day one or two, and the need is bigger in many other areas, plus with their shelf life being so short, it makes the idea a harder pill to swallow. Here is a quick cut and paste for five potential day three guys I would be in favor of. All power backs, as that is something the Bengals have been missing forever, and if the pick pans out, it is a plug and play replacement for Perine next year.

Damien Martinez (Miami, formerly Oregon State)
Why a Sleeper: Often overshadowed by flashier names, Martinez isn’t always in the top-five RB conversation despite consistent production.
Power Traits: At 5’11”, 217-232 pounds (depending on weigh-ins), he’s a physical runner with a 94.3 rushing grade in 2024 (per PFF) and 4.5 yards after contact per attempt—second among Power Four backs. His 1,000-yard season at Miami in 2024 followed two strong years at Oregon State.
Why He Fits: Martinez thrives as a downhill runner, using his size and surprising agility to punish defenders. He’s a Day 3 projection who could rise with a strong pre-draft process.

Phil Mafah (Clemson)
Why a Sleeper: Mafah flies under the radar in a loaded RB class, often ranked outside the top 10 by early analysts.
Power Traits: At 6’1”, 230 pounds, he’s built like a tank. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry in 2024 for 1,976 yards and 20 touchdowns, showcasing patience and power in Clemson’s zone-heavy scheme. His “eye-catching wiggle” (per Pro Football Network) complements his ability to bulldoze tacklers.
Why He Fits: Mafah’s frame and tackle-breaking ability scream NFL power back. He’s a mid-to-late-round prospect with starter potential.

Corey Kiner (Cincinnati)
Why a Sleeper: Kiner’s not a household name, partly due to playing at Cincinnati rather than a marquee program.
Power Traits: At 5’9”, 208 pounds, he’s compact but explosive, with absurd contact balance. In 2024, he averaged 6.2 yards per carry for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns. Analysts note his “complete rushing skillset” and ability to “steamroll linebackers” (The 33rd Team).
Why He Fits: Kiner’s toughness and vision make him a bruiser in tight spaces. He’s a Day 3 candidate who could surprise if he lands in a gap-scheme offense.

Kyle Monangai (Rutgers)
Why a Sleeper: Monangai’s production at Rutgers hasn’t garnered the hype of Big Ten peers like Judkins or Henderson.
Power Traits: At 5’8”, 211 pounds, he’s a low-center-of-gravity powerhouse. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry in 2024 for 1,703 yards and 19 touchdowns, with zero fumbles on 669 college carries (per NFL.com). His suddenness and physicality shine in close quarters.
Why He Fits: Monangai’s durability and tackle-breaking ability make him a classic power back. He’s a late-round prospect with a high floor as a rotational thumper.

Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech)
Why a Sleeper: Brooks often gets lost in the shuffle of a deep RB class, rarely cracking top-five lists.
Power Traits: At 5’9”, 224 pounds, he’s a rugged, patient runner who forced 154 missed tackles over his final two seasons (third-most in FBS, per PFF). In 2024, he averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,471 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Why He Fits: Brooks’ physicality and contact balance make him a bruising force. Projected as a Day 3 pick, he could thrive in a downhill system needing a workhorse.

[SunsetBengal]

(03-26-2025, 03:23 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: Not interested in a running back day one or two, and the need is bigger in many other areas, plus with their shelf life being so short, it makes the idea a harder pill to swallow. He is a quick cut and paste for five potential day three guys I would be in favor of. All power backs, as that is something the Bengals have been missing forever, and if the pick pans out, it is a plug and play replacement for Perine next year.

Damien Martinez (Miami, formerly Oregon State)
Why a Sleeper: Often overshadowed by flashier names, Martinez isn’t always in the top-five RB conversation despite consistent production.
Power Traits: At 5’11”, 217-232 pounds (depending on weigh-ins), he’s a physical runner with a 94.3 rushing grade in 2024 (per PFF) and 4.5 yards after contact per attempt—second among Power Four backs. His 1,000-yard season at Miami in 2024 followed two strong years at Oregon State.
Why He Fits: Martinez thrives as a downhill runner, using his size and surprising agility to punish defenders. He’s a Day 3 projection who could rise with a strong pre-draft process.

Phil Mafah (Clemson)
Why a Sleeper: Mafah flies under the radar in a loaded RB class, often ranked outside the top 10 by early analysts.
Power Traits: At 6’1”, 230 pounds, he’s built like a tank. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry in 2024 for 1,976 yards and 20 touchdowns, showcasing patience and power in Clemson’s zone-heavy scheme. His “eye-catching wiggle” (per Pro Football Network) complements his ability to bulldoze tacklers.
Why He Fits: Mafah’s frame and tackle-breaking ability scream NFL power back. He’s a mid-to-late-round prospect with starter potential.

Corey Kiner (Cincinnati)
Why a Sleeper: Kiner’s not a household name, partly due to playing at Cincinnati rather than a marquee program.
Power Traits: At 5’9”, 208 pounds, he’s compact but explosive, with absurd contact balance. In 2024, he averaged 6.2 yards per carry for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns. Analysts note his “complete rushing skillset” and ability to “steamroll linebackers” (The 33rd Team).
Why He Fits: Kiner’s toughness and vision make him a bruiser in tight spaces. He’s a Day 3 candidate who could surprise if he lands in a gap-scheme offense.

Kyle Monangai (Rutgers)
Why a Sleeper: Monangai’s production at Rutgers hasn’t garnered the hype of Big Ten peers like Judkins or Henderson.
Power Traits: At 5’8”, 211 pounds, he’s a low-center-of-gravity powerhouse. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry in 2024 for 1,703 yards and 19 touchdowns, with zero fumbles on 669 college carries (per NFL.com). His suddenness and physicality shine in close quarters.
Why He Fits: Monangai’s durability and tackle-breaking ability make him a classic power back. He’s a late-round prospect with a high floor as a rotational thumper.

Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech)
Why a Sleeper: Brooks often gets lost in the shuffle of a deep RB class, rarely cracking top-five lists.
Power Traits: At 5’9”, 224 pounds, he’s a rugged, patient runner who forced 154 missed tackles over his final two seasons (third-most in FBS, per PFF). In 2024, he averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,471 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Why He Fits: Brooks’ physicality and contact balance make him a bruising force. Projected as a Day 3 pick, he could thrive in a downhill system needing a workhorse.

Mafah carried the ball 335X??    Caution, use sparingly his rookie season.

[*Go Cards*]

Wouldn't mind seeing him in stripes but in no scenario do I see Golden not being given the 1st pick in the draft and possibly the first 3 picks

[*TheLeonardLeap*]

Don't overthink it. One is expected to be the 6th overall pick, the other the 20th-22nd. Hampton would have needed to rush 93 more times at a little over 10.1 yards per carry (while also needing to almost double his TD total) to match Jeanty's season. Jeanty has also shown he has the ability to have a >500 yard receiving season.

If Jeanty is there at 17, you take him out of sheer value even if you weren't planning on taking a RB.