The Bengals have bigger needs, regardless. The next pick in Kiper’s mock is a guard prospect in Armand Membou. The one after that is a safety, Nick Emmanwori. A few picks later, top tight end Colston Loveland. Later in the round? Pass-rusher Nic Scourton.

Already, the legendary Mel Kiper is making mock drafts for the Bengals focused on the defensive side of the ball. Cincinnati could have had a better draft pick, but they ended up winning five games in a row to close out the season,