Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski begin the Bengals Draft Strategy series with a look the team's cornerback options.Video by Kareem Elgazzar.Graphics by Mike Nyerges/The Enquirer The Enquirer/Kareem Elgazzar
With their fifth round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, No. 158 overall, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Darius Phillips, a cornerback out of Western Michigan.
Enquirer analysis
The Bengals went with another playmaker with their final pick in the fifth round, choosing a converted wide receiver who turned into a ball-hawking cornerback. Finished his career with 12 interceptions and 47 passes defensed.