Eve Mock

[*ochocincos*]

Why label this "Eve Mock", you ask? Because like Eve's early 2000's rap song, LET ME BLOW YA MIND!  

But seriously, this is a pretty different one from what I've been doing in the past.

1) Kevin Dodd, DE Clemson - This year has a lot of good first-round edge rushers, but there's a big drop/risk after. With that said, the Bengals get a true edge rusher with talent and potential to be the first off the bench as a rookie and eventually replace MJ opposite of Dunlap.

2) Su'a Cravens, SS/OLB USC - This pick makes too much sense, giving insurance for Shawn Williams but also providing so much versatility. Cravens could become a stud nickel LB and/or starting playmaking safety if Williams struggles. Either way, this kills two birds with one stone (draft pick).

3) Hassan Ridgeway, DT Texas - With such a deep DT class, I'd rather see the Bengals take a DE in Round 1 and a DT in the 3rd rather than the reverse. Ridgeway has the talent to be a dominant 4-3 NT, proving to be strong against both the run and pass during his snaps at Texas. There are concerns with his conditioning, which causes him to drop here (along with a deep class). Conditioning can be coached and the Bengals could have a stud at every DL position.

4) Malcolm Mitchell, WR Georgia - The shock of the draft would be the Bengals waiting to draft a WR this late. However, I think it's not out of the realm of possibility with the Bengals having signed LaFell and I expect one of Peake, Mitchell, or Sharpe to be here at this pick. People may forget that in 2012, the Bengals waited until the 3rd to sign a WR and had nothing behind a sophomore AJ Green. This year, the Bengals COULD afford to wait for a WR with the other proven talent they already have. Mitchell has the talent to become a very good WR2 and can be eased in with the 1-year rental of LaFell. There have been comparisons to a smaller version of AJ Green. He only dropped 4 passes out of 93 catchable balls between 2014 and 2015 and he excels at comeback routes.

5) Isaac Seumalo, C/OG Oregon St - I haven't really considered Seumalo to this point, but his versatility across the line (all but LG in college) makes sense for the Bengals. He looks to be best suited for C/OG given his frame, arm length, and skill set. If he doesn't come along well as a rookie, the Bengals can draft Ethan Pocic in the first round next year and get a stud center and Seumalo stays as a depth interior OL.

6) Kei'Varae Russell, CB Notre Dame - Late to take a CB, but Russell was a standout at CB for the Irish who had a bad injury (broken right fibula in 2015). He's got great coverage ability and can mend as needed over the next year before he could eventually become a good starting CB.

7) Demarcus Ayers, WR/RS Houston - Ayers' 40 time and size will keep him down on draft boards, but his tape tells a different story. Ayers is a shifty playmaker that fits best as a slot WR and return specialist. Bye bye, Tate!

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

Damn, this is a lot like my 2nd mock with and End being taken in the first and Ridgeway being taken in the 3rd.

I actually like Dodd a little better than Calhoun i just see Dodd being taken before our pick. Who knows though. Love the pick.

Cravens fits like a glove. Hard hitting S/LB hybrid for Shawn insurance. Great pick.

Of course love Ridgeway.

Mitchell has talent and is underrated could be here, great pick.

Seumolo is who i predict we take, he is a good player and if we was healthy last year he would of went early in this draft.

Last two picks i also approve of.

Very nice Mock, i am sure some will not like waiting that long to take a receiver but hey, could happen and Mitchell and Ayers have talent.

[Crowe]

I really like this and I wouldn't for one bit be shocked if the Bengals waited until the 3rd or 4th to grab a WR

[bengalsturntup5532]

Hmm I like it,but that's really risky,going with Mitchell and Ayers Lol.I like Mitchell but he's been hurt.is he ready for the NFL is the question,when we need instant offense,there ain't no way we are getting to a Superbowl with our wide receiver core now.