It was an exciting round 1. I'll react to that more later, but here's a look at the talent left on the board with day 2 looming. With only five offensive lineman off the board, it couldn't have worked out much better for everyone in Cincinnati crossing fingers for their team to add some blocking talent at pick 38.
With first round-projected talents like Moehrig, Elijah Moore, Owusu-Koramoah, and Ojulari still on the board, the Bengals will almost certainly get a shot at one of the top remaining OT's.
Jenkins and Mayfield are my favorite fits with Eichenberg as a pretty solid consolation prize. Jenkins seems like too much to hope for, but it's in play at this point.
Here are names of players in consideration on day 2. Not all are in play for the Bengals specifically, but hopefully it at least provides a feel for what the landscape looks like heading into their third round pick. I'd like them to double dip on the O-line on the chance that one of the G's falls to the top of round 3 or maybe snag a developmental OT to push the existing talent on the roster. DT or edge might be more realistic though.
OT:
Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma St. - Mauling RT, can play guard. Wears goggles.. I don't know what it is. There's something awesome about that.
Jalen Mayfield, Michigan - 6'5" 319 lbs. RT, Punishing run blocker that slides to the second level to smash defenders with ease. Pass blocking needs development.
Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame - 6'6" nimble LT. Needs to add a little bulk, but plays with surprising strength.
Dillon Radunz, North Dakota St. - Solid all around. Needs to bulk up a little, but plays with a mean streak. Might not be as day 1 ready as the three listed above.
Walker Little, Stanford - Hasn't played in a while due to injury and COVID opt outs, but was considered a top prospect when he did.
Sam Cosmi, Texas - Tall and lean. I'd prefer Cincy look elsewher, but he's regarded as a round 2 prospect. Solid against big 12 rushers, but seems to sacrifice technique to compensate for weird angles caused by height and strength deficiencies.
Jackson Carman - Clemson - Huge 345 LT that doesn't quite play up to his size.
IOL:
Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma - He's been on the fringe end round 1, early round 2 radar for two years running.
Wyatt Davis, Ohio St. - Rock solid G that anchored OSU's always solid O-line.
Landon Dickerson, Alabama - Highly regarded blocker with high character. Injuries might be the only thing that dropped him out of the first round.
LB:
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame - LB/S hybrid often projected to go in mid round 1
Baron Brown, Ohio State - Athletic weak side linebacker, effective in zone coverage
Cameron McGrone, Michigan -
Jabril Cox, LSU -
Nick Bolton, Missouri -
Edge:
Azeez Ojulari, Georgia - Long lean edge/OLB with a knack for coming screaming around the corner
Joseph Ossai, Texas -
Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest
WR:
Terrace Marshall, LSU - 6'3" one of the few tall outside WR prospects in this class. Does everything well. Ran sub 4.4 at his pro day. Doesn't always play with fire. Has medical flags.
Dyami Brown, North Carolina - 6'1" Mostly used to threaten deep with just enough rout running prowess to keep DB's honest. Strong WR2 prospect.
Dwayne Eskridge, Western Michigan - Short but can play outside. 4.3 speed. If we're picking 5'9" WR, I'd take him over Elijah Moore in a heartbeat.
Rondale Moore, Purdue - 5'7" with herculean strength. Operates mostly in short range, but can wreak havoc.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC - Smooth routs. Reliable hands. WR2 ceiling.
Elijah Moore, Mississippi - 5'9" Not my favorite, but plenty of people love him as the fourth best WR in this class.
S:
Trevon Moehrig, TCU - Ball hawking safety that flies all over the field. Routinely mocked in the mid to late first round.
Jevon Holland, S - Oregon -
DT:
Levi Onwuzurike, Washington -
Christian Barmore, Alabama - Started the year slow, but looked unblockable in the college football playoff.
Milton Williams, Louisianna Tech - Athletic undersized DT
RB:
Javonte Williams, North Carolina - Considered by some to be RB1 in this class.
CB:
Assante Samuel Jr., Florida St.
Ifeatu Melifonwu, Indianna
TE:
Pat Freiermuth, Penn St.
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