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Draft Grade — Bengals
Overall
B-
ValueB+
NeedC+
TradesB-
FutureB-
More right than wrong for the Bengals, and a B- to prove it. For all the names on the card, the loudest question went unanswered. The Bengals walked out of the weekend still thin at cornerback, a hole that has a way of deciding seasons. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B-.
The Thomas pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged. They reloaded the coverage unit in bulk.
A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.
Pick Analysis
Pick10
Rnd1
Caleb Downs
In pick 10 they get a downhill hitter at safety, and a steal at that. More want than need.
Pick41
Rnd2
R Mason Thomas
R Mason Thomas slid further than he should have, and slot 41 is lovely value for the edge rusher. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.


