The edge position has been, arguably, the most popular position mocked to the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round across the board. One name at the position that has been extremely polarizing is James Pearce Jr. of Tennessee. Would he be a fit in Cincinnati? Should the Bengals consider him at No. 17?
Case for Pearce
Pearce ended up being one of the most productive pass-rushers in Tennessee history, as his 19.5 career sacks rank in the top 10 in school history, as noted by The Athletic's Dane Brugler in his Beast draft guide.