When a board-topper like Nick Emmanwori slides to the Round 2 slot, you do not overthink it, and the Bengals did not. The board rewarded a patient, disciplined weekend with a A-.

The dealing alone would carry a lesser class. If this class has a fault line, it runs straight through cornerback.

The Alex Anzalone pickup adds a known quantity to a class of unknowns. On the needs board they went 2 of 8, with wide receiver the one that mattered most.

It is a haul that will look even better come September.