2022 Draft

[claptonrocks]

5 hours ago, MichaelWeston said:

Who are the legit options at 31?

 

OL

Linderbaum

Zion

Kenyon Green

 

DT

Devonte Wyatt

Travis Jones

 

CB

Andrew Booth

Kair Elam

Kyler Gordan

 

Who else might be there?

 

Daniel Fanene..OT..6'8..384lbs..

3 hours ago, spicoli said:

Devonte Wyatt is really about it but I can’t see him lasting until 31. Never know though. 

Im riding the fence on 

Linderbaum-West or Booth if all were available..

Linderbaum could be special..

 

Any of the three would be an A grade to me..

 

 

[Jamie_B]

 

[I_C_Deadpeople]

https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-strongest-position-group-weakest

 

 

[sparky151]

22 hours ago, WRAPradio said:

 

If we don't get a CB in Rd. 1, I don't think we get one.  Unfortunately, the same can probably be said for 3T as well.  There will always be hidden gems, but we're going to have a big decision to make when we see how the board finally falls on draft day.

There's decent depth at the CB position in this year's group. We could certainly find an upgrade from Apple in round 2. 

[claptonrocks]

2 minutes ago, sparky151 said:

There's decent depth at the CB position in this year's group. We could certainly find an upgrade from Apple in round 2. 

Upgrade for Apple in round 2??

Not sure about that ..

 

I hadnt paid attention to Dax Hill but 

hes a hybrid S/CB with 4.38 speed..

I think he may be a plug and play in their 3-3-5 package due to his versatility..

 

Id be fine taking him at 31..

[spicoli]

Slowly but surely I’ve come around on Dax Hill at 31. Very similar skill set to Jessie Bates, who I’m guessing they’re going to lose after this season. Even if they were to keep Bates long term, the more guys that can cover on the back end, the better. 

[Jamie_B]

They like to play 3 safeties anyway so having Hill as the 3rd option and allowing him to move into either Bates or Bell's position if we lose either of them.

[Griever]

 

[membengal]

Peter Schrager’s first mock - it’s a different read - his mocks are based on convos and what he’s heard around the league:

 

https://www.nfl.com/news/peter-schrager-2022-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-seahawks-trade-for-qb

[membengal]

Here it is if you don’t want the write-up:

 

 

[Griever]

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting all seven rounds for the Bengals as they reload for another Super Bowl run

Wonder what the Bengals are going to do in the 2022 NFL Draft? You've come to the right place to find out

By John Breech

When the Cincinnati Bengals make their first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, they're going to be in an unfamiliar position: the bottom of the first round.
 

This draft will mark the first time since 1989 that the Bengals will be making their first pick outside of the top-30, which is fitting, because the 1989 draft was also the last time the Bengals were coming off a Super Bowl season.
 

With the Bengals picking so low this year, there's a lot less pressure on them. When you're picking in the top five -- like the Bengals did last year -- you need to hit a home run with the pick if you want to get things turned around quickly, and the Bengals did that when they selected Ja'Marr Chase.
 

When you're picking at the back end of the first round, you don't necessarily need to hit a home run; you just need a find a guy who will make your team better. One advantage for the Bengals this year is that they're in a spot where they can draft the best available player instead of trying to fill their biggest need.

 

Going into the offseason, the Bengals' biggest hole was on the offensive line, but they beefed up there by adding three key free agents (Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, La'el Collins). Those additions should allow the Bengals to go any route they want in the draft, which could still include taking an offensive lineman in the first round.
 

So what are the Bengals going to do in the draft? 

Let's get to their seven-round mock and find out. 

First round

No. 31 overall: CB Kaiir Elam (Florida) 

One of the Bengals' biggest needs going into the draft is at corner, and it won't be surprising if they try to fill that need with the 31st overall pick. If they can get Elam, they'll be grabbing a corner who had a highly successful career while playing against some of the nation's top receivers in the SEC. According to Pro Football Focus, Elam only allowed 19 catches for 191 yards during the entire 2021 season.
 

The Bengals have shown that they're not afraid to take a corner when they pick late in the first round. Over the past 10 years, they've picked in the bottom half of the first round a total of six times and in three of those instances, they ended up taking a corner (Dre Kirkpatrick in 2012, Darqueze Dennard in 2014 and William Jackson in 2016). 

Second round

No. 63 overall: OL Jamaree Salyer (Georgia) 

The Bengals have made it their mission this offseason is to acquire as much protection as possible for Joe Burrow, and although they added three offensive linemen in free agency, don't be surprised if they add another one early in the draft. That's why we have them going with Salyer in the second-round.
 

The biggest upside of Salyer is that he can play any position on the offensive line. Back in January, he played both left tackle and right guard during UGA's 33-18 national title win over Alabama. During his time at Georgia, Salyer played every single spot on the offensive line, including center. 

Adding a versatile player like Salyer would not only give the Bengals some much-needed depth, but if he proves he's ready to start right away, he could compete for the starting left guard spot, which is currently the Bengals' biggest issue on the offensive line. It's also the position that Salyer seems best-suited for at the NFL level. The Bengals currently have Jackson Carman slotted in at left guard and although he's been improving, the team would probably feel a lot better if it had some insurance at the position just in case Carman doesn't continue to improve. 

Third round

No. 95 overall: S Bryan Cook (Cincinnati)

The Bengals will be just fine at safety for the 2022 season, but after this year, there are going to be some big questions to answer. Not only is Vonn Bell heading into the final year of his contract, but there's no guarantee that Jessie Bates is going to return in 2023. The Bengals hit him with the franchise tag this year, but the two sides seem pretty far apart on a potential long-term deal. The Bengals could lose one or both of these guys after this season, which means it would be smart to bring in a safety now, which is why they're going to take Cook in this spot.
 

Cook was a key member of a Bearcats secondary that was one of the best in the country in 2021. Cook went to high school and college in Cincinnati, so he'd probably be thrilled to continue his football career with the Bengals.

Fourth round

No. 136 overall: DT Neil Farrell Jr. (LSU)

From Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals' strategy of picking players from LSU has been working so well over the past two years that it won't be surprising if we see them go back to the well again this year. And if that happens, one player to watch out for is Farrell.

 

Defensive tackle is one of the Bengals' biggest needs in the draft, and although it wouldn't be surprising to see them take one in the second or third round, the guess here is that they wait until the fourth round and grab Farrell. The fifth-year senior didn't become a full-time starter until the 2021 season, but he was one of LSU's most productive defensive tackles while coming off the bench during the Tigers' 2019 national title run.

Fifth and sixth rounds

No. 174overall: TE Grant Calcaterra (SMU)
No. 209 overall: WR Danny Gray (SMU)

There's no team in the NFL that loves selecting college teammates more than the Bengals, which they've done in four of the past five years. Last year, the teammates were Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Shelvin out of LSU.
 

At this point in the draft, it's almost impossible to pinpoint who a team is going to take, but it wouldn't be crazy to see the Bengals go with both Calcaterra and Gray. For one, the Bengals were one of a small group of teams that sent BOTH their wide receiver coach and tight end coach to SMU's Pro Day. 

On Calcaterra's end, he has the talent to go in the third or fourth round, but he could drop if teams have questions about his health. Calcaterra retired from football for nine months starting in November 2019 due to a concussion issue.
 

As for Gray, the Bengals could definitely stand to add some depth at receiver, so it makes sense to take a flyer on a speedster like Gray. Not only did he tie for the sixth-fastest 40-yard dash at the combine (4.33 seconds), but he can also return both kicks and punts if the Bengals need that. 

Seventh round 

No. 226 overall: DE LaBryan Ray (Alabama)
No. 252 overall: RB Kennedy Brooks (Oklahoma)

Once the seventh round of the draft rolls around, teams are usually doing one of two things: depth at a position of need or someone who might have fallen through the cracks.
 

Ray is definitely someone who falls into that second category. The defensive end dealt with multiple injuries at Alabama, which kept him off the field. From a broken foot to a broken ankle to a dislocated elbow, which kept him out of the combine, Ray dealt with injuries nearly every season of his college career. Ray is going to be highly motivated to succeed, which is why he's basically the perfect seventh-round pick: He could turn out to be a surprise, but if not, it's not a huge loss because no one really expects seventh-round picks to succeed in the NFL.
 

As for Brooks, he averaged 7.03 yards per carry on 472 rushes at Oklahoma, and if you can get a player in the seventh round who averaged 7.03 yards per carry at a Power 5 school, then you have to do it.

[Jamie_B]

2 hours ago, membengal said:

Peter Schrager’s first mock - it’s a different read - his mocks are based on convos and what he’s heard around the league:

 

https://www.nfl.com/news/peter-schrager-2022-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-seahawks-trade-for-qb

 

 

That seemed out of left field. 

[membengal]

3 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

 

 

That seemed out of left field. 

It usually does - but, like Jeremiah's mocks, it is often quite different as it is based on what he's heard off-the-record around the league. Sometimes helps to identify risers and fallers. No Lindebaum at all in his mock. The UConn d-tackle gone before we pick. Definitely some different combos here. 

[WRAPradio]

2 hours ago, membengal said:

Here it is if you don’t want the write-up:

 

 

 

I don't hate it.  Any pick to protect the QB or get after the QB I can get behind.  A strong pass rush can help cover weaknesses on the back end.  With that being said, I don't know what I think about Karlaftis.  He was really good at Purdue, but nothing really stands out about him to me.  I don't think he's overly quick or strong, he just makes plays -- at the end of the day that's all that matters.  I don't know that I'd love this pick, but I certainly wouldn't hate it either. 

[Jamie_B]

52 minutes ago, Griever said:

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting all seven rounds for the Bengals as they reload for another Super Bowl run

Wonder what the Bengals are going to do in the 2022 NFL Draft? You've come to the right place to find out

By John Breech

When the Cincinnati Bengals make their first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, they're going to be in an unfamiliar position: the bottom of the first round.
 

This draft will mark the first time since 1989 that the Bengals will be making their first pick outside of the top-30, which is fitting, because the 1989 draft was also the last time the Bengals were coming off a Super Bowl season.
 

With the Bengals picking so low this year, there's a lot less pressure on them. When you're picking in the top five -- like the Bengals did last year -- you need to hit a home run with the pick if you want to get things turned around quickly, and the Bengals did that when they selected Ja'Marr Chase.
 

When you're picking at the back end of the first round, you don't necessarily need to hit a home run; you just need a find a guy who will make your team better. One advantage for the Bengals this year is that they're in a spot where they can draft the best available player instead of trying to fill their biggest need.

 

Going into the offseason, the Bengals' biggest hole was on the offensive line, but they beefed up there by adding three key free agents (Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, La'el Collins). Those additions should allow the Bengals to go any route they want in the draft, which could still include taking an offensive lineman in the first round.
 

So what are the Bengals going to do in the draft? 

Let's get to their seven-round mock and find out. 

First round

No. 31 overall: CB Kaiir Elam (Florida) 

One of the Bengals' biggest needs going into the draft is at corner, and it won't be surprising if they try to fill that need with the 31st overall pick. If they can get Elam, they'll be grabbing a corner who had a highly successful career while playing against some of the nation's top receivers in the SEC. According to Pro Football Focus, Elam only allowed 19 catches for 191 yards during the entire 2021 season.
 

The Bengals have shown that they're not afraid to take a corner when they pick late in the first round. Over the past 10 years, they've picked in the bottom half of the first round a total of six times and in three of those instances, they ended up taking a corner (Dre Kirkpatrick in 2012, Darqueze Dennard in 2014 and William Jackson in 2016). 

Second round

No. 63 overall: OL Jamaree Salyer (Georgia) 

The Bengals have made it their mission this offseason is to acquire as much protection as possible for Joe Burrow, and although they added three offensive linemen in free agency, don't be surprised if they add another one early in the draft. That's why we have them going with Salyer in the second-round.
 

The biggest upside of Salyer is that he can play any position on the offensive line. Back in January, he played both left tackle and right guard during UGA's 33-18 national title win over Alabama. During his time at Georgia, Salyer played every single spot on the offensive line, including center. 

Adding a versatile player like Salyer would not only give the Bengals some much-needed depth, but if he proves he's ready to start right away, he could compete for the starting left guard spot, which is currently the Bengals' biggest issue on the offensive line. It's also the position that Salyer seems best-suited for at the NFL level. The Bengals currently have Jackson Carman slotted in at left guard and although he's been improving, the team would probably feel a lot better if it had some insurance at the position just in case Carman doesn't continue to improve. 

Third round

No. 95 overall: S Bryan Cook (Cincinnati)

The Bengals will be just fine at safety for the 2022 season, but after this year, there are going to be some big questions to answer. Not only is Vonn Bell heading into the final year of his contract, but there's no guarantee that Jessie Bates is going to return in 2023. The Bengals hit him with the franchise tag this year, but the two sides seem pretty far apart on a potential long-term deal. The Bengals could lose one or both of these guys after this season, which means it would be smart to bring in a safety now, which is why they're going to take Cook in this spot.
 

Cook was a key member of a Bearcats secondary that was one of the best in the country in 2021. Cook went to high school and college in Cincinnati, so he'd probably be thrilled to continue his football career with the Bengals.

Fourth round

No. 136 overall: DT Neil Farrell Jr. (LSU)

From Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals' strategy of picking players from LSU has been working so well over the past two years that it won't be surprising if we see them go back to the well again this year. And if that happens, one player to watch out for is Farrell.

 

Defensive tackle is one of the Bengals' biggest needs in the draft, and although it wouldn't be surprising to see them take one in the second or third round, the guess here is that they wait until the fourth round and grab Farrell. The fifth-year senior didn't become a full-time starter until the 2021 season, but he was one of LSU's most productive defensive tackles while coming off the bench during the Tigers' 2019 national title run.

Fifth and sixth rounds

No. 174overall: TE Grant Calcaterra (SMU)
No. 209 overall: WR Danny Gray (SMU)

There's no team in the NFL that loves selecting college teammates more than the Bengals, which they've done in four of the past five years. Last year, the teammates were Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Shelvin out of LSU.
 

At this point in the draft, it's almost impossible to pinpoint who a team is going to take, but it wouldn't be crazy to see the Bengals go with both Calcaterra and Gray. For one, the Bengals were one of a small group of teams that sent BOTH their wide receiver coach and tight end coach to SMU's Pro Day. 

On Calcaterra's end, he has the talent to go in the third or fourth round, but he could drop if teams have questions about his health. Calcaterra retired from football for nine months starting in November 2019 due to a concussion issue.
 

As for Gray, the Bengals could definitely stand to add some depth at receiver, so it makes sense to take a flyer on a speedster like Gray. Not only did he tie for the sixth-fastest 40-yard dash at the combine (4.33 seconds), but he can also return both kicks and punts if the Bengals need that. 

Seventh round 

No. 226 overall: DE LaBryan Ray (Alabama)
No. 252 overall: RB Kennedy Brooks (Oklahoma)

Once the seventh round of the draft rolls around, teams are usually doing one of two things: depth at a position of need or someone who might have fallen through the cracks.
 

Ray is definitely someone who falls into that second category. The defensive end dealt with multiple injuries at Alabama, which kept him off the field. From a broken foot to a broken ankle to a dislocated elbow, which kept him out of the combine, Ray dealt with injuries nearly every season of his college career. Ray is going to be highly motivated to succeed, which is why he's basically the perfect seventh-round pick: He could turn out to be a surprise, but if not, it's not a huge loss because no one really expects seventh-round picks to succeed in the NFL.
 

As for Brooks, he averaged 7.03 yards per carry on 472 rushes at Oklahoma, and if you can get a player in the seventh round who averaged 7.03 yards per carry at a Power 5 school, then you have to do it.

 

 

I'd love this 

[Jamie_B]

21 minutes ago, membengal said:

It usually does - but, like Jeremiah's mocks, it is often quite different as it is based on what he's heard off-the-record around the league. Sometimes helps to identify risers and fallers. No Lindebaum at all in his mock. The UConn d-tackle gone before we pick. Definitely some different combos here. 

 

 

And I didn't see Booth or Elam AT ALL. 

[membengal]

21 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

 

 

And I didn't see Booth or Elam AT ALL. 

Booth and Elam both come with questions. Edholm from yahoo was interviewed by Dehner on the most recent HTPG and he is equivocal on Elam and Booth comes with the injury, no workout and uneven tape flags. 

[Cricket]

25 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

 

 

And I didn't see Booth or Elam AT ALL. 

 

Good find.  
 

These one-round mocks need to list some of the better players that weren’t taken in their mock.  I see ones like this and immediately ask “Who else was available?”  Besides Linderbaum, Booth, and Elam, what other highly-regarded players are missing from this one-round mock?

 

BroSchmo did a mock with another guy a couple weeks ago, and they were lamenting the “fact” that Karlaftis was sliding out of the first round in their own mock.  I’ve actually been contemplating guessing him in Jason’s contest.

 

If Karlaftis, Linderbaum, Booth, and Elam are all available at 31, I could see the team trading back a few slots and picking up an extra pick.  

[If Detroit is planning on a QB at 32, we could probably scare them into trading up one spot to keep another QB-needy team from jumping ahead of them.  We’d still be picking in the 1st round and get that fifth-year option, still have the same list of prospects to choose from, and have an extra mid- to late-round pick. 😎]

[claptonrocks]

5 hours ago, WRAPradio said:

 

I don't hate it.  Any pick to protect the QB or get after the QB I can get behind.  A strong pass rush can help cover weaknesses on the back end.  With that being said, I don't know what I think about Karlaftis.  He was really good at Purdue, but nothing really stands out about him to me.  I don't think he's overly quick or strong, he just makes plays -- at the end of the day that's all that matters.  I don't know that I'd love this pick, but I certainly wouldn't hate it either. 

Karlaftis is another Sam Hubbard.

His asset will be in run defense by stretching out plays like Sam..

 

If you need that type then go for it but hes not going to be a Hendrickson rusher ever..

 

Id pass on him in favor of Linderbaum, Booth a few others weve talked about..

[Griever]

 

[spicoli]

 

[membengal]

that ain't the college profile of sam hubbard

[MichaelWeston]

1 hour ago, membengal said:

that ain't the college profile of sam hubbard

Didn't hubbard start as a safety?

[membengal]

7 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said:

Didn't hubbard start as a safety?

he did

[|BlackJesus|]

Bengals Hosting Two SEC Defensive Players for Pre-Draft Visits

Cincinnati continues to meet with defensive players.

• JAMES RAPIEN
• 11 HOURS AGO

 

CINCINNATI — The Bengals hosted Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor for a pre-draft visit on Wednesday. They're also meeting with Texas A&M defensive end Michael Clemons on Thursday according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.

 

Taylor had 60 tackles and two interceptions in 12 games for the Volunteers last season. He ran a 4.36 40-yard dash and is expected to be a day three draft selection. 

 

Clemons had 32 tackles (11 for loss) with seven sacks and 46 pressures in 10 games last season. He missed parts of the 2019 and 2020 season due to injuries. 

 

He's another mid-to-late round prospect that the Bengals could target in the 2022 NFL Draft. 

 

https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/bengals-hosting-alontae-taylor-michael-clemons-pre-draft-visits