Heading into the 2015 NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals found themselves in need of another linebacker to ensure the unit’s future. Injuries to Vontaze Burfict and Rey Maualuga left the unit lacking in past years, so adding some youth was a clear goal for the team.
In the third round of this year’s draft, the Bengals finally found their man in former Texas Christian linebacker Paul Dawson. Many Bengals fans expressed their interest in Dawson prior to the draft, so his selection likely put a smile on countless fans’ faces.