One of the top prospects who has been linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout the pre-draft process is Georgia OT Amarius Mims. The AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals have selected him with the 18th overall selection, two spots ahead of the Steelers.
The Bengals are taking Georgia OT Amarius Mims at 18.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024
Inexperience was his biggest concern, starting just eight games in college. Two came during Georgia’s 2022 championship run, putting him in position to start the 2023 season But a high ankle sprain that required tightrope surgery limited him to just six starts, occasionally coming off the bench and rotating at tackle.