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NFL Draft Final Prediction: 5 Players Most Likely to be Picked by the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 21

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NFL Draft Final Prediction: 5 Players Most Likely to be Picked by the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 21

2015 NFL draft room — While it's still a bit of a mystery what direction the Cincinnati Bengals will go with the 21st pick, I strongly believe it will be a defensive or offensive lineman, their two biggest needs heading into the draft. Here is my final prediction regarding who are the five guys with the biggest chance to be chosen first by the Bengals.

While it's still a bit of a mystery what direction the Cincinnati Bengals will go with the 21st pick, I strongly believe it will be a defensive or offensive lineman, their two biggest needs heading into the draft. Here is my final prediction regarding who are the five guys with the biggest chance to be chosen first by the Bengals.

5. Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon

5. Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon

Armstead is a defensive tackle that continues to improve year after year. He has great size, quickness and explosiveness off the snap. He will definitely be a work in progress with improvements to make on the pass-rushing end, but has all the qualities to be a stand out defender in the near future.

4. D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida

4. D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida

Humphries is an outstanding tackle that has been on the Bengals' radar this offseason. His size and toughness at the position are qualities that should not be overlooked by the Bengals if he is available at No. 21. He would provide adequate depth to the Bengals' offensive line, with the ability to become an immediate starter if need be.

3. Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami

3. Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami

Flower brings a unique strength to the offensive tackle position, having lifted the most bench reps at the NFL combine. He is arguable the draft's top run blocker with the versatility to become either a left tackle, right tackle, or guard in the NFL. This would be a great fit for the Bengals. Many are predicting him to go in the top 15, but I have a feeling he might fall to the Bengals.

2. Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

2. Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

If the Bengals decide to go the defensive line route in the first round, I believe Brown has the biggest shot at becoming a Bengal. Several mock draft have him going there, and he has the potential to really help out this defense. He had a stellar year at Texas in 2014, leading the team in tackles for loss and sacks. This is exactly the type of defensive player the Bengals need.

1. Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

1. Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

The Cincinnati Bengals have been rumored to "love" Fisher; and what's not to love? He is a First-team All-Pac 12 lineman with the athleticism and quickness to become a starter in the NFL in the near future. A perfect future replacement for the aging Andrew Whitworth.

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