Draft Grades For The AFC North

CINCINNATI BENGALS

1 (1). Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2 (33). Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
3 (65). Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
4 (107). Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
5 (147). Khalid Kareem, DE, Notre Dame
6 (180). Hakeem Adeniji, G, Kansas
7 (215). Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue

Joe Burrow will not be a bust.  The kid is the real deal and for the first time since Carson Palmer, the Bengal’s have drafted a quarterback that could and should lead them back to the postseason within 4 years or less. They will struggle this year to win 5 games, but it won’t be Burrows fault, the kid can straight out ball!

They wasted no time going out an getting him a threat however, selecting Tee Higgins out of Clemson with the 33^rd overall pick.  I’m not real sure on Higgins, but look for him to be a solid number two with AJ Green at the very least.   I personally do not see breakout star in him while many others do.

They used 3 of their final 5 picks to select Linebackers.  I firmly believe this was a mistake, why not go for more threats to help Burrow.  They do have talented players in skill positions already, but let’s face it, they can’t stay healthy.  The Linebacker frenzy may be something they come back to regret.

Grade – B-