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Round 1: William Jackson III - B
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It's hard to fault the Bengals for taking the best player available, even if it doesn't fill a need. Jackson is definitely worthy of a firstround pick, and he'll push Cincinnati's current corners for time, undoubtedly improving the team's secondary.
Round 1: William Jackson III - B
It's hard to fault the Bengals for taking the best player available, even if it doesn't fill a need. Jackson is definitely worthy of a firstround pick, and he'll push Cincinnati's current corners for time, undoubtedly improving the team's secondary.
Round 2: Tyler Boyd - A
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The Bengals couldn't get a receiver in Round 1, but taking Boyd in Round 2 is almost as good. He runs great routes and can make things happen after the catch and in the return game. He's now Cincy's second most talented receiver next to A.J. Green.
The Bengals couldn't get a receiver in Round 1, but taking Boyd in Round 2 is almost as good. He runs great routes and can make things happen after the catch and in the return game. He's now Cincy's second most talented receiver next to A.J. Green.
Round 3 - Nick Vigil - B-
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This isn't a sexy pick and it doesn't address a huge need, but Vigil is a quality football player who was one of the most productive linebackers in the country last year. He'll find a way to contribute to the Bengals in some way.
Round 3 - Nick Vigil - B-
This isn't a sexy pick and it doesn't address a huge need, but Vigil is a quality football player who was one of the most productive linebackers in the country last year. He'll find a way to contribute to the Bengals in some way.
Andrew Billings - B+
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Billings won't play much as a rookie, but the following year he'll be ready for a role on Cincinnati's defensive line. He doesn't play a premium position but he's incredibly strong and will control gaps at the line of scrimmage, so he has some value.
Billings won't play much as a rookie, but the following year he'll be ready for a role on Cincinnati's defensive line. He doesn't play a premium position but he's incredibly strong and will control gaps at the line of scrimmage, so he has some value.
Round 5: Christian Westerman - A-
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The Bengals could definitely use some depth and competition along the offensive line, making Westerman the perfect pick. It's surprising that he was still available on Day 3, making this a potential steal if he develops into a reliable starter.
Round 5: Christian Westerman - A-
The Bengals could definitely use some depth and competition along the offensive line, making Westerman the perfect pick. It's surprising that he was still available on Day 3, making this a potential steal if he develops into a reliable starter.
Round 6: Cody Core - C+
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Drafting a second wide receiver isn't a bad move, as the Bengals needed some depth at that position. However, Core isn't exactly a promising prospect. He has good size but was never able to put everything together in college, so he's a long shot.
Drafting a second wide receiver isn't a bad move, as the Bengals needed some depth at that position. However, Core isn't exactly a promising prospect. He has good size but was never able to put everything together in college, so he's a long shot.
Round 7: Clayton Fejedelem - C
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The Bengals could have done a little better with this pick, but Fejedelem isn't a bad selection. He's a hard hitter who can make an NFL roster with his play on special teams, but a high-risk, high-reward pick may have been better for the Bengals.
Round 7: Clayton Fejedelem - C
The Bengals could have done a little better with this pick, but Fejedelem isn't a bad selection. He's a hard hitter who can make an NFL roster with his play on special teams, but a high-risk, high-reward pick may have been better for the Bengals.