Bengals officials had a chance this week to see some of the prospects up close in a unique environment at the Senior Bowl. They will continue to build their offseason roster plans as free agency opens in March, but scouting events like the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine in February will help give a better idea what to expect from the rookie class.
Outside of four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals were ineffective in the pass rush and that will be an area that needs addressed this offseason, potentially with the No. Other positions that could be targeted in the first round include offensive guard, cornerback and wide receiver.
Cincinnati has other needs, like the tight end spot where Erick All is expected to miss the season because of complications with his torn ACL, and defensive tackle, where the Bengals spent two picks last year.
Here are five prospects projected to potentially land with the Bengals with the No. Sawyer is strong both as a pass-rusher and run defender, posting Pearce recorded 7. Most mock drafts have Johnson going in the top 15, but if he falls, perhaps the Bengals would take a.
Baumgardner called him a player with top talent that might have a wide range in Round 1. The Bengals just took two defensive tackles last year, but with B.
