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2222000 DRAFTING FOR THEBengals
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Draft Grade — Bengals
Overall
C+
ValueC-
NeedB-
TradesB-
FutureB-
Flashes of a plan, unevenly executed. Bengals: C+. The Bengals torched the value chart for Brady Cook, taking him 92 spots sooner than anyone had him slotted. A mixed bag that lands at C+.
That is an offensive lineman worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly. They punted on cornerback, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest.
In the end, one you will need a couple of seasons to truly judge.
Pick Analysis
Pick17
Rnd1
Josaiah Stewart
In the 17th pick they get a disruptor off the edge, a steep price for the projection.
Pick49
Rnd2
Jordan James
Jordan James at the 49th overall pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick81
Rnd3
Quinshon Judkins
Nice patience on Quinshon Judkins, who had no business lasting to the Round 3 slot. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick118
Rnd4
Jake Majors
Jake Majors at Round 4, Pick 17 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick152
Rnd5
Brady Cook
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Brady Cook well ahead of where he belonged. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick192
Rnd6
Seth McLaughlin
Seth McLaughlin at No. 192 is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. It patches a soft spot without any drama.






