If the Cincinnati Bengals follow the same approach in the 2023 NFL Draft that they’ve used over the last three years, then they’ll prioritize adding at cornerback, tight end or running back on the second night of the NFL Draft.
In 2021, when the Bengals desperately needed offensive and defensive linemen, they followed the Ja’Marr Chase pick by adding Jackson Carman and Joseph Ossai. In 2022, when they needed potential contributors at cornerback and defensive tackle, they traded up for Cam Taylor-Britt and selected Zach Carter higher than he was projected to be drafted.
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