The Cincinnati Bengals approach the 2025 NFL draft with plenty of needs and only so many picks to work with in the process.
Before this week's big event, here's a look at a seven-round mock draft that features the Bengals making a small leap up the draft order to get a blue-chip weapon for the defense, courtesy of Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator.
Round 1, No. 14 (trade with Indianapolis): Georgia S Malaki Starks
The Bengals move up a handful of spots here while sacrificing a mid-round pick and change in 2026.