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Draft Grade — Bengals
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
A sensible, unshowy class lands the Bengals a B-. The move everyone will second-guess came early. The Bengals reached some 33 spots for CJ West, and value like that does not grow back.
Landing Harmon that late papers over a lot of smaller sins. They punted on cornerback, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. They went 3 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.
A competent weekend that does not make headlines and does not need to.
Pick Analysis
Pick17
Rnd1
Nick Emmanwori
No edge and no loss on Nick Emmanwori in the 17th pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.
Pick49
Rnd2
Derrick Harmon
Derrick Harmon at slot 49 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick81
Rnd3
Danny Stutsman
By-the-book stuff, Danny Stutsman at pick 81 squarely in line with his ranking. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick119
Rnd4
Jeffrey Bassa
A straight-up fair deal on Jeffrey Bassa at pick No. 119, value and slot in agreement. The roster fit checks out.
Pick153
Rnd5
CJ West
They left a pile of value on the table to take CJ West this early at No. 153. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick193
Rnd6
Oronde Gadsden II
Oronde Gadsden II at Round 6, Pick 17 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.