zgriz2008'S MOCK DRAFT
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zgriz2008'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON APR 24, 2025

2025 3 round

  • zgriz2008 DRAFTING FOR THE
    Bengals
Draft Selections
Mykel Williams Head Shot
PICK: 17 RND: 1 (CIN)
Mykel Williams
DE-EDGE Georgia
Donovan Ezeiruaku Head Shot
PICK: 49 RND: 2 (CIN)
Donovan Ezeiruaku
DE-EDGE Boston College
Deone Walker Head Shot
PICK: 81 RND: 3 (CIN)
Deone Walker
DT Kentucky
Draft Grade — Bengals
Overall B-
ValueB- NeedC+ TradesB- FutureB-
A solid, sensible weekend for the Bengals: B-.

The needs board said one thing and the Bengals did another, using No. 49 on Donovan Ezeiruaku while cornerback, tight end and other spots waited.

For all the activity, cornerback went untouched, which is hard to explain. They went 1 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for. Building through the lines is a philosophy, and they stuck to it.

Good work on the whole, with cornerback the one box left unchecked.

Pick Analysis
Pick17 Rnd1 Mykel Williams
In pick No. 17 they get juice off the edge. More want than need.
Pick49 Rnd2 Donovan Ezeiruaku
A want over a need in pick No. 49: Donovan Ezeiruaku adds an edge rusher while cornerback, tight end and other spots keeps waiting.
Pick81 Rnd3 Deone Walker
A straight-up fair deal on Deone Walker at No. 81, value and slot in agreement. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.