robckeller'S MOCK DRAFT
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RUN ON MAR 8, 2025

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  • robckeller DRAFTING FOR THE
    Bengals
Draft Selections
Matthew Golden Head Shot
PICK: 17 RND: 1 (CIN)
Matthew Golden
WR Texas
Kyle Kennard Head Shot
PICK: 49 RND: 2 (CIN)
Kyle Kennard
DE-EDGE South Carolina
Joshua Farmer Head Shot
PICK: 81 RND: 3 (CIN)
Joshua Farmer
DT Florida State
Elijah Roberts Head Shot
PICK: 118 RND: 4 (CIN)
Elijah Roberts
DE-EDGE SMU
Simeon Barrow Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 154 RND: 5 (CIN)
Simeon Barrow Jr.
DL Miami
Alijah Huzzie Head Shot
PICK: 195 RND: 6 (CIN)
Alijah Huzzie
CB North Carolina
Draft Grade — Bengals
Overall B-
ValueC NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
No fireworks, just a tidy B- for the Bengals.

The Bengals put a flag in the ground for Elijah Roberts, 54 picks before anyone else would have, and the value took the hit. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B-.

They will regret leaving tight end for another day if the season turns on it. They will answer for taking edge rusher early while tight end, offensive lineman and other spots went begging. They went 3 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but tight end.

Pick Analysis
Pick17 Rnd1 Matthew Golden
In the 17th overall pick they get a No. 1 receiver at fair value. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick49 Rnd2 Kyle Kennard
They reached a country mile for Kyle Kennard at slot 49, and the board is aghast. A minor need, but a need all the same.
Pick81 Rnd3 Joshua Farmer
They talked themselves into Joshua Farmer at the 81st pick, and the board did not agree. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick118 Rnd4 Elijah Roberts
A want over a need in Round 4, Pick 17: Elijah Roberts adds an edge rusher while tight end, offensive lineman and other spots keeps waiting.
Pick154 Rnd5 Simeon Barrow Jr.
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Simeon Barrow Jr.. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick195 Rnd6 Alijah Huzzie
Alijah Huzzie at No. 195 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.