Full 7 Round BENGALS Mock Draft - 2015 NFL DRAFT

With free agency slowing down and the combine in the book. I give you my second attempt of mocking the BENGALS 2015 draft. 

With AJ Hawk and Michael Johnson headed to Cincinnati via free agency. Along with the front office re-signing Clint Boling, Rey Maualuga, Eric Winston, Mike Nugent and Chris Lewis-Harris. The Bengals put themselves in a best player available situation. There will be consideration placed on need based on contracts due to expire after the 2015 season. 


Round 1 pick #21: Alvin Dupree - DE - Kentucky - 6'4'' 269lbs  
Marvin was at Pro Day and from what I gather he was very impressed. this would help sure up the pass rush and LB corps. Use Dupree like the Broncos use Von Miller and this should be a fantastic fit for the Bengals. 

Round 2 pick #53: Jordan Phillips - DT - Oklahoma - 6'5'' 329lbs
Jordan has slipped down some value charts and with such a deep class for the D-Line I could see him slip. Phillips is a monster of a man and a true nosetackle. Would be an upgrade against fan favorite Peko. It hurts me to replace Peko here! 

Round 3 pick #85: Phillip Dorsett - WR - Miami (Fla.) - 5'10'' 185lbs
Speed and the slot would be addressed with this pick. Dorsett is a bit raw in his route running and some think he has suspect hands. I think he has big play X-factor written all over him. Would be a great help to Dalton and the offense to replace what was lost when baby hawk left. 

*Round 3 pick #98 (comp for MJ): Donovan Smith - OT - Penn State - 6'6'' 338lbs
Huge man with heavy hands who can come in and provide a future for the O-Line. He can play inside or RT. I like the vet Winston but this team needs a youth injection. A bit of a project but is a great run blocker and suited for the AFC North trenches. 

Round 4 pick #120: Kurtis Drummond FS 6 Michigan State rSr 6-1 208
Kurtis is a ball hawk who can drop down and cover slot WR. He is a suspect tackler but I trust Vance Joseph to fix that issue. Would provide a possible replacement for Reggie Nelson who is coming off a fantastic season. 

Round 5 pick #156: Ty Montgomery WR 21 Stanford Sr 6-0 221
I cant get away from selecting Ty Montgomery. I think he is going to be an outstanding late round selection. Great kick returner who can replace Tate and has some understated hands to go along with some decent route running ability. Ty would be another option to play the slot WR spot and provide more upside and depth the the WR unit that was decimated by injuries last year. 

*Round 5 pick #173 (comp fo AC): Clayton Geathers SS 6 UCF rSr 6-2 218
Clayton is a interesting prospect who is going to need to develop. You will not find many plug and play types in the later rounds. This is another toy for Vance Joseph to mold into a productive professional player. Should be a special teams asset day 1 but will need to improve other aspects to get the call over Williams who is currently the SS backup.

Round 6 pick #192: Andrew Donnal OT 17 Iowa rSr 6-6 313 
Andrew is a technically sound O=-Line prospect like most Iowa studs. Not a dancing bear type and not the strongest but he knows how to play the game. Could be a nice fit for the Bengals system and provide more youth the this unit. Development will be key and he will have to get stronger to make an impact.

Round 7 pick #228: Curtis Grant ILB 19 Ohio State Sr 6-3 240
Curtis is a solid player who is ranked lower than I expected. I think he is a three down ILB who can cover and play the run. He does everything well but not one thing fantastic. Coming from a championship program and being one of the leaders shows he is a the type of player the Benglas have valued lately. 

Let me know what you think Bengals fans! 

BENGALS 2015 Full 7 round mock draft pre-combine

This is my pre-combine full mock draft. I went heavy on run defense while rebuilding quality depth with this draft class. With allot of the Bengals role players up for free agency, we all know you cant keep them all. Time to rebuild the depth and stock pile for the future. I think the Bengals would gain three to four possible future starters with this draft class. Two plug and play starters in Goldman and Perryman. Adding toughness and improving the Bengals run defense week 1. I  would love to hear what you think of my first mock draft of the off-season. 

Round 1 pick #21: Eddie Goldman  / DT / Florida State / 6'3'' 320LBS
Eddie is a fast riser heading into the combine. The buzz of his tape and ability to be a force against the run playing a major role in his rise up the charts. He is not a gifted pass rusher but paired with Geno Atkins, this is less of a concern. Goldman was arguably Florida State's most talented defender in 2014. He is a plug and play prospect who will help improve the 20th ranked Bengals rushing defense. I love Peko and the leadership he brings to the table but I think its time for a youth movement up the gut.

Round 2 pick #53: Denzel Perryman / MLB / Miami / 5'11'' 244LBS
Perryman is a smart defender who reacts to keys decoding plays with natural football instincts. He sheds blocks with pure power and dominates offensive linemen. Hitting gaps quickly using precise angles. He is a rattle your teeth type of bully who can replace Rey Maualuga in the Bengals scheme. I think he can develop into a 3 down MLB but his speed is not his strength. Solid in coverage but will should not be trusted to cover man to man on deeper routes. Denzel is a AFC North type of MLB that will set the tone. The top two picks will improve the suspect run defense that was on display last season.

Round 3 pick #85: Jake Fisher / OT / Oregon / 6'6'' 299LBS
We all know the Bengals struggled with depth last season at the Tackle positions. Jake is a guy who has a chance to improve his stock with a strong combine performance. He is a tough player who takes pride in protecting his QB. In the national championship game vs the Buckeyes, Bucks DE Bosa took a questionable shot on the Heisman winner Mariota. Fisher tried to kill Bosa in the aftermath and made it clear that would not fly when Fisher was on he field. He is a ex TE who has LT skills but projects as a RT at the next level. I doubt he slides to the 3rd but pre-combine his stock was rounds 2-3.

*Round 3 comp for Michael Johnson pick #98: ZaDarius Smith / DE / Kentucky / 6'5'' 270LBS
Pass rusher is a huge need and I chose not to address this until late in the 3rd round. This could be a mistake but that is the way this mock unfolded. Smith has a NFL body and an assortment of pass rush moves. Thought of as more of a run game thumper I see him as a 3 down DE. He is a work in progress that can provide depth and quality snaps when needed. Smith played against top notch competition in the SEC and held his own. ZaDarius has a fantastic motor with a never say die playing style. Not a plug and play starter by any means at this point. 


Round 4 pick #120: Ty Montgomery / WR-KR / Stanford / 6'0'' 216LBS
Ty is a rocked up WR who I think of as a faster Anquan Boldin type of talent. The Bengals are search for a slot guy to add to the WR corps that showed a lack of play making ability when AJ Green and Marvin Jones were MIA due to injuries. He is also one of the top kick returners in the draft this year. With a strong build and no fear of contact I think he can help Dalton move the chains. Should also compliment the specials teams replacing the under appreciated Tate. 

Round 5 pick #156: Kurtis Drummond / FS / Michigan State / 6'1'' 205LBS
Reggie Nelson ma have had his best season in stripes last year. At this point in the draft the Bengals would be getting a quality back up with play maker ball skills. Used allot at Michigan St covering slot WR. Fluid athlete in covers who will need to work on his tackling. He is not the float around the line of scrimmage type. Top notch instincts in coverage with the ball skills to match is the upside with Kurtis at the next level. 

*Round 5 comp for Anthony Collins pick #173: Nick Marshall / CB / Auburn / 6'2'' 205LBS 
QB making the move to CD? Interesting talent with some mix and match skills tht make him a intriguing prospect. Collins has not payed CB in three seasons but has the size and speed to be a project for the Bengals secondary coach Vance Joseph. Boom or bust and can play he role of X-Factor in the wild cat. Anthony had a good Senior Bowl and may have done enough to get drafted and not the UDFA invite most think he will receive. 

Round 6 pick #192: Derrick Lott /  DT / Chattanooga / 6'4'' 299LBS
Lott is a transfer from Georgia who had a hard time earning playing time. He has great pass rushing ability but the level of competition is the concern. Great three-techinique prospect to snag in the 6th round. Derrick can fill in behind Atkins and learn to be a pro from a fellow Bulldog. 

Round 7 pick #228: Jermauria Rasco / OLB / LSU / 6'3'' 247LBS
Rasco is a very smart football player. He has above average play recognition instincts and will be a instant special teams producer. Has shorter arms than some would like but has played with his hands on and off the ground. A versatile athlete who could be developed into a starting SAM OLB. 

*Compensatory picks based off projections. 

@WHO_DEY_DOUGH 2013 BENGALS MOCK SCORE CARD

I thought I would share my 2013 BENGALS MOCK SCORE CARD as a Bengals draft nerd throughout this process. I was pretty close to nailing the way the Bengals front office saw our needs as a team besides the WR position.
  
I would love to hear how the other Twitter draft wizards did with their Bengals mocks. I must say I am most proud of the #MockTwo results due to the challenge involved with a large scale interactive mock thanks to MockOne.net. I nailed the most players with my second pre-combine draft with 3 hits.

@WHO_DEY_DOUGH MOCK HITS SCORE CARD:
First pre-combine Mock I only got one pick correct: http://bengalsnfldraft.blogspot.com/...-draft-of.html

Second pre-combine Mock I got three players selected by our Bengals: http://bengalsnfldraft.blogspot.com/...s-mock-20.html

Interactive #MockTwo draft I got 2 player correct: http://www.mockone.net/MockTwo2013/M...ite/teamPage/6

My last mock I was out of it plus burnt out and it showed I got zero correct!: http://boards.bengals.com/showthread.php?t=112102

BENGALS 2013 NFL Draft Class

Pick 1 (21st overall): Tyler Eifert | TE | Notre Dame

Pick 2a (37th overall): Giovani Bernard | RB/KR | North Carolina

Pick 2b (53rd overall): Margus Hunt | DE | SMU

Pick 3 (84th overall): Sean Williams | SS | Georgia

Pick 4 (118th overall): Sean Porter | LB | Texas A&M

Pick 5 (156th overall): Tanner Hawkinson | OT/OG | Kansas

Pick 6a (190th overall): Rex Burkhead | RB | Nebraska 

Pick 6b (197th overall): Cobi Hamilton | WR | Arkansas

Pick 7a (240th overall): Reid Fragel | OT | Ohio State

Pick 7b (251st overall): TJ Johnson | C | South Carolina

Top 5 List - BENGALS - NFL DRAFT 2013

The Bengals have a list of needs that are more clear this off season than in the past. Due to the success of the past 4 draft classes. There is always a chance that the front office will not reach for specific needs and make their selections purely on the value of the players available in each round. The best player available approach is what has made the difference up and down the Bengals roster.

I have provided a list of the top 5 prospects at each position of need. Using the CBSsports.com prospect rankings as my source. This is a draft class of substance over star power in my opinion. Next seasons draft class will have more of the flashy playmakers. With that being said there are great players that could help this team take the next step.

I would love to see what direction my fellow Bengals fans think this draft will take us. What needs would you address in rounds 1-3. Thanks again for taking the time and WHODEY!

CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
52	Barrett Jones	C	1	Alabama
55	*Travis Frederick	C	2	Wisconsin
88	Brian Schwenke	C	3	California
130	Khaled Holmes	C	4	Southern California
183	Braxston Cave	C	5	Notre Dame
CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
36	*Eddie Lacy	RB	1	Alabama
59	*Giovani Bernard	RB	2	North Carolina
73	*Joseph Randle	RB	3	Oklahoma State
78	Montee Ball	RB	4	Wisconsin
84	Andre Ellington	RB	5	Clemson
CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
3	Chance Warmack	OG	1	Alabama
22	Jonathan Cooper	OG	2	North Carolina
69	Larry Warford	OG	3	Kentucky
92	*Justin Pugh	OG	4	Syracuse
114	Brian Winters	OG	5	Kent State
CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
2	*Bjoern Werner	DE	1	Florida State
4	*Damontre Moore	DE	2	Texas A&M
9	*Barkevious Mingo	DE	3	LSU
16	Ezekiel Ansah	DE	4	Brigham Young
21	Datone Jones	DE	5	UCLA
CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
34	*Kevin Minter	ILB	1	LSU
38	Manti Te'o	ILB	2	Notre Dame
104	Kiko Alonso	ILB	3	Oregon
117	Nico Johnson	ILB	4	Alabama
131	Jon Bostic	ILB	5	Florida
CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
8	*Jarvis Jones	OLB	1	Georgia
27	*Alec Ogletree	OLB	2	Georgia
58	Arthur Brown	OLB	3	Kansas State
62	Khaseem Greene	OLB	4	Rutgers
67	Sean Porter	OLB	5	Texas A&M
CBS Prospect Ranking	Player Name	Position	Projected Round	University
41	*Matt Elam	SS	1	Florida
44	Jonathan Cyprien	SS	2	Florida International
99	Shawn Williams	SS	3	Georgia
145	JJ Wilcox	SS	4	Georgia Southern
178	Robert Lester	SS	5	Alabama

*underclassmen