2016 NFL Draft: 5 Players Cincinnati Bengals Should Target

Two things: (1) The Cincinnati Bengals could go in a bunch of different directions in the 2016 NFL Draft. (2) Said 2016 NFL Draft is still a long time from now, which means a lot can change now until then.

Nonetheless, the Bengals are coming off of another heartbreaking playoff defeat, and something has to be done in the offseason. Everything aside, here are five players who Cincinnati could target in the upcoming draft.

5. Deon Bush, S, Miami

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In the spirit of filling a need, going with a guy like Deon Bush (or any safety for that matter) would definitely not be a bad idea for the Bengals.

In the spirit of filling a need, going with a guy like Deon Bush (or any safety for that matter) would definitely not be a bad idea for the Bengals.

4. Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

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If Emmanuel Ogbah is still around when Cincinnati is on the clock, you take him. He was the Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Big 12, after all.

If Emmanuel Ogbah is still around when Cincinnati is on the clock, you take him. He was the Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Big 12, after all.

3. Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State

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Who knows what free agency will do to the Bengals. In preparation for possibly losing some WRs, it's time to let the WRs take over this list.

This past season, Michael Thomas racked up 781 receiving yards and nine TDs.

Who knows what free agency will do to the Bengals. In preparation for possibly losing some WRs, it's time to let the WRs take over this list.

This past season, Michael Thomas racked up 781 receiving yards and nine TDs.

2. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

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Braxton Miller is a playmaker. If he works out in the NFL, he is going to be something special. Surely, that is worth the risk in the upcoming draft, right? The best part about Miller is he could go in the middle rounds, so a team doesn’t necessarily have to reach for him to gain his services.

Braxton Miller is a playmaker. If he works out in the NFL, he is going to be something special. Surely, that is worth the risk in the upcoming draft, right? The best part about Miller is he could go in the middle rounds, so a team doesn’t necessarily have to reach for him to gain his services.

1. Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

Josh Doctson, WR, TCU Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Doctson racked up 1,327 receiving yards and 14 TDs in 2015 — and he missed a good chunk of time. This question remains: Do the Bengals really want to spend possibly a first-round pick on a player like Doctson?

Of course, we will find out their draft intentions as the draft gets closer and closer.

Josh Doctson racked up 1,327 receiving yards and 14 TDs in 2015 — and he missed a good chunk of time. This question remains: Do the Bengals really want to spend possibly a first-round pick on a player like Doctson?

Of course, we will find out their draft intentions as the draft gets closer and closer.

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