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2014 NFL Draft: 5 Sleepers Who Could Fit Perfectly for the Cincinnati Bengals

NFL Draft Sleeper Picks for the Cincinnati Bengals

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The sleeper draft picks that the Cincinnati Bengals could entertain depends on which current players the team decides to sign to huge contracts.

5. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eatsern Illinois

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5. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois

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If the Cincinnati Bengals can't reach a long-term extension with QB Andy Dalton before the NFL draft, Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo would fit perfectly as the team's sleeper pick with a first-round trade down.

4. Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State

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4. Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State

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CB Darqueze Dennard paid the Cincinnati Bengals a visit earlier this month, but it's unlikely that Dennard will still be available when the Bengals pick at No. 24. Dennard would be a perfect fit sleeper pick if the Bengals are willing to trade up into the first round to get him.

3. Odell Beckham, WR, LSU

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3. Odell Beckham, WR, LSU

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The Cincinnati Bengals passed on signing gadget receiver Andrew Hawkins to a big contract, but may find a perfectly suited sleeper replacement in Odell Beckham if the former LSU WR is still available at No. 24.

2. Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana

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2. Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana

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Much like QB Andy Dalton, WR A.J. Green is poised for a monster contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals if the team can afford to keep Green. If there are doubts that Green can be extended, then WR Cody Latimer may prove to be a perfect sleeper pick for the Bengals with a traded-down first-round pick.

1. Marcus Martin, C, USC

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1. Marcus Martin, C, USC

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The Cincinnati Bengals are likely to select a center in the upcoming draft, but most likely not until the third round at the earliest. Marcus Martin could prove to be a perfect sleeper trade-up pick in the third round for the Bengals.

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