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In an early mock draft from Bleacher Report, the Cincinnati Bengals select a standout defensive end to be their next star in the trenches.
Mock drafts at this point in the year can often be a futile exercise. Things often drastically change in prospect rankings and teams either overachieve or fail to meet expectations, causing the draft order to be quite skewed. However, it does serve as a good starting basis for how analysts think the Cincinnati Bengals will perform in 2021, what the weaknesses on their roster may still be, and which prospects fit best in stripes.