Rd 1, Pk 31: CB, Andrew Booth
The Bengals get a high ceiling CB in Andrew Booth. He is a fluid athlete that can matchup in man coverage, but he also has the speed and instincts to excel in zone.
Rd 2, Pk 63: DT, DeMarvin Leal
Leal gives the Bengals a 3T to develop under BJ Hill. He was misused on the edge in college, but with some added bulk, can become a top player at the position. His athleticism is great, and his hand technique is well developed.
Rd 3, Pk 95: TE, Charlie Kolar
Kolar gives the Bengals their best receiving threat at the TE position since Eifert. With Hurst in the fold, there is no pressure for him to perform right away.
Rd 4, Pk 136: WR, Calvin Austin
Austin gives the Bengals some speed at WR, and a gadget type player that they have been missing. He might go earlier, but as an undersized player, there is a good chance he lasts.
Rd 5, Pk 174: DE, Myjai Sanders
Sanders needs to add bulk at the next level, but he has good length and athleticism. Should offer value as a rotational pass rusher early on, with potential to start down the line.
Rd 6, Pk 209: C, Zach Tom
Tom is an underrated player in this class. He brings good athleticism, and positional versatility, something the Bengals look for in their depth. He has experience at OT, but will likely go back to C in the NFL.
Rd 7, Pk 226: S, JT Woods
Woods is a project, as he still needs a lot of work on his mental game. But he has good athletic traits and has shown ball hawking tendencies. It gives them a developmental FS with the long term future of Jessie Bates in question.
Rd 7, Pk 252: G, Cordell Volson
Volson projects favourably as a depth option and potential starter down the line. He has a nice combination of strength and athleticism, and can play both G and OT. He will need to fine tune his technique, as he transitions to the NFL.
