Hard to follow the map here. The Bengals bypassed cornerback, tight end and other spots to take Billy Bowman Jr. at the 119th overall pick, a spot they had covered. For now it grades a C+, with the swing picks left to settle the rest.

The cornerback spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. If Alexander pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about. Interior defensive lineman was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

Building through the lines is a philosophy, and they stuck to it.

It nets out as a middle-of-the-pack haul that neither helps nor hurts much.