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Cincinnati Bengals receive positive draft grades for 2022 NFL Draft picks

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted six new players over the weekend. Starting with the No. 31 overall pick on Day 1, the Bengals targeted defense in this draft class. Five of their six picks are defensive players and that's a result of the moves the team made in free agency.

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For the most part, the draft grades by various publications are positive. Cincinnati went into draft weekend without many holes to fill on its roster. Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin and his staff were able to target players knowing most won't have to come in and start right away.