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Draft Grade — Bengals
Overall
B-
ValueC+
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
No fireworks, just a tidy B- for the Bengals. The Bengals spent real capital to be 53 picks early on Patrick Payton, and the board is going to hold them to it.
The Allar value carries more weight than any single miss elsewhere. If this class has a fault line, it runs straight through tight end. The Dion Dawkins pickup adds a known quantity to a class of unknowns.
A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.
Pick Analysis
Pick31
Rnd1
Jake Slaughter
In the 31st pick they get a long-term starter on the line at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick52
Rnd2
Jalon Kilgore
Jalon Kilgore in pick 52 is the kind of reach that only looks good if he outplays it. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick62
Rnd2
Ar'maj Reed-Adams
Ar'maj Reed-Adams in slot 62 lands just on the right side of the ledger. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick63
Rnd2
Darrell Jackson Jr.
A straight-up fair deal on Darrell Jackson Jr. at pick No. 63, value and slot in agreement. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick93
Rnd3
Keon Sabb
A tidy bit of business in Round 3, Pick 29, where Keon Sabb graded well above the range. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.
Pick95
Rnd3
Adepoju Adebawore
Adepoju Adebawore in No. 95 is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick120
Rnd4
Drew Allar
Steal is underselling it; Drew Allar at the 120th overall pick is a heist with the alarm still ringing. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick158
Rnd5
Patrick Payton
Value said wait; Patrick Payton in Round 5, Pick 19 says they were not listening. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick203
Rnd6
Barion Brown
A conviction pick on Barion Brown at the Round 6 slot that the board grades a round light. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick237
Rnd7
James Williams
A big swing on James Williams at No. 237, well ahead of any board in the building. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.













