The Cincinnati Bengals addressed the defense in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft, picking an edge rusher with Cashius Howell and getting creative at cornerback while picking Tacario Davis.
Now, the Bengals head into Day 3 with a handful of picks across four rounds and project to keep attacking the defense, while addressing a few quiet depth needs on offense, too.
Here’s an updated look at a Bengals seven-round mock draft, starting with Round 4, using the simulator from Pro Football Network.
Round 4 (110): Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
Scott is a very popular name in Bengals fandom and media circles and for good reason. They need a slot/nickel starter badly when they aren’t putting a safety there. Davis from the third round is a project and not that guy full-time. Scott might just have enough juice to get in the rotation there as a rookie, which would mean they get to keep Dax Hill on the boundary.
Round 6 (189): Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati
Bearcat and Senior Bowl standout? That’s the Bengals. They have a quiet need at third wideout, where Andrei Iosvias has underwhelmed and nobody else has seized the moment. A smaller slot weapon who can create interesting matchups, Allen would be worth developing.
Round 6 (199): Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
Burke is a nearly 6’9” monster of a prospect who needs development. The Bengals might love the traits there. Another shot on a swing-tackle backup to eventually compete with Cody Ford would be ideal.
Round 7 (221): John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming
Tight end is one of those other spots that quietly needs help. Mike Gesicki is a big slot wideout, Drew Sample is a blocker and Erick All has injury concerns. Gyllenborg is a big 6’6” target who can stretch the field and perhaps develop more of an all-around game with time.
Round 7 (226): Chip Trayanum, RB, Toledo
Late-round running backs are always fun. The Bengals like local guys who were productive, so here’s Trayanum, who averaged better than five yards per carry for his career and scored 12 times last year. They need long-term developmental guys behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine to compete with Tahj Brooks.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Cincinnati Bengals updated NFL mock draft before Day 3
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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