Cincinnati Bengals 2013 Mock Draft

By Vincent Frank on Thursday, February 28th 2013
Cincinnati Bengals 2013 Mock Draft

To say that the Cincinnati Bengals have done some great work over the last two drafts would be an understatement. It has been their philosophy to go best player available with each pick and that has worked to near perfection during that span. 

Today's article is going to give you a full seven-round mock draft for the Bengals. It is the first post-combine mock draft that eDraft has conducted, but our boards have not been reset to taken into account player movement, up and down, the draft board. Instead, we will reserve judgment until pro days have been completed. 

Without further ado, here goes. 

 

First Round                                 Jonathan Cyprien, Safety, Florida International 

This would be a perfect fit for the up-and-coming Bengals. Cyprien, one of the quickest risers on my big board, is about as fundamentally sound as they get in the box against the run. The small-school product has the ability to come in and immediately play the strong side next to Reggie Nelson for the next five years or so. In fact, Cyprien could eventually move to free safety. This is the type of athleticism and skill that he has. 

 

Second Round                             Jordan Poyer, Cornerback, Oregon State 

If the cornerback class wasn't so darn strong, I would have Poyer going in the initial round. The talented young defender is as solid as they get in terms of technique on the outside. He possesses some extremely fluid hips and doesn't struggle back peddling against faster wide receiver. In addition, Poyer will get into the face of the receiver at the line. He would be a nice young complement to 2012 first-round pick Dre Kirkpatrick for years to come. Cincinnati's major defensive issue last season was the secondary and they fortify that weakness with the first two picks here. 

 

Second Round                            Alec Ogletree, Linebacker, Georgia  

Again, Cincinnati goes with best player available here. If it wasn't for a recent DUI arrest, I would have a first-round grade on Ogletree. He is a tackling machine at the line and can go sideline-to-sideline in a heartbeat. Cincinnati needs help at inside linebacker next to Vontaze Burfict. While character concerns are a bit of an issue here, I have a hard time believing that it would pass up on Ogletree. 

 

Third Round                                Joseph Randle, Running Back, Oklahoma State

Call me a jerk, but I am not a fan of BenJarvus Green-Ellis as the long-term solution at running back. He really doesn't do a whole heck of a lot for me. Dan Herron has some upside, but cannot be counted on in '13. Instead, Cincinnati may have to go the free agent route with the ridiculous amount of money that it has under the cap. In addition, it could easily go out there and add a running back in the draft. Randle is one of the most underrated offensive players coming out this season. He would fit extremely well into what the Bengals are attempting to build on offense. 

 

Fourth Round                              Alvin Bailey, Guard, Arkansas 

Clint Boling, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, came around in his sophomore season and started all 16 games. Meanwhile, 2012 first-round pick' Kevin Zeitler played some decent football as a rookie. Still, Cincinnati is in need of some depth along the interior of its offensive line. Bailey will provide that and more. 

 

Fifth Round                                 Kenny Stills, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma 

Am I the only one who is impressed by the tape I have seen on Stills? The Oklahoma product doesn't seem to be getting a whole lot of play right now, but was really productive for Landry Jones in Norman. He put up 204 receptions and 24 touchdowns in three collegiate seasons. While Stills might not stand out in one single category, he is a good all-around receiver. He can line up on the outside and in the slot and possesses above-average hands. A solid value pick in the fifth. 

 

Sixth Round                                Josh Boyd, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State

It's all about building depth here. Cincinnati has some awesome talent along the inteior of its defensive line, led by Geno Atkins, who is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL. In addition, it picked up Brandon Thompson and Devon Still with value picks in the 202 draft. Boyd would give the Bengals a bit more depth and reprsents some solid value towards the latter half of the sixth round. 

 

Sixth Round                                Josh Evans, Safety, Florida 

Evans is the lesser of two Florida safety prospects sure to get drafted in April. While he leaves a lot to be desired in terms of both coverage ability and physicality, Evans is pretty darn athletic. He will be a solid special teams contributor and could start in a bind. 

 

Seventh Round                           Ryan Otten, Tight End, San Jose State 

I absolutely loved the selection of Orson Charles in the 2012 NFL draft. Coupling him with Jermaine Gresham gives the Bengals a solid tandem at tight end. Otten is more of a blocking type and would fill a void as the Bengals No. 3 tight end. 

 

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