Mel Kiper has long been known as one of the premiere draft expert talents, so it is always news when he releases his first mock draft of the season. The mock has three quarterbacks in the top 10, a hint toward what could be a very quarterback-heavy Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft. That could benefit the Bengals who pick No. 12 overall and will almost certainly not be going after a quarterback on Day 1 of the draft.
As for his pick for the Bengals, Kiper goes in a direction few have dared wander, though, it does make sense.