The Cincinnati Bengals might have a surprise contender to make the final roster on their hands.
Undrafted free agent O’Shea Dugas out of Louisiana Tech — if nothing else — has the attention of Pro Football Focus.
According to PFF’s Connor Price, Dugas is a top-10-graded rookie in the NFL through two preseason games:
Dugas was not on the 53-man roster radar until after the Jonah Williams injury, and he seized his preseason opportunity. The Louisiana Tech product has surrendered five quarterback pressures, but zero hits and sacks across 67 total pass-block snaps.
Dugas has indeed looked good when he’s had the chance, though final 53 might still be a stretch. With Jonah Williams down and Cordy Glenn recovering from a concussion, new line coach Jim Turner has turned to veteran Andre Smith.
Versatility might be the biggest mark against Dugas at this point. Almost everyone on Turner’s line has worked multiple spots. Dugas could still do so in the coming weeks, but the coach’s search for value via versatility while only rostering so many guys could come into play.
That said, Dugas has made a mark. The 6’4″, 335-pound tackle at worst looks like a practice squad candidate, though other teams could always like what they see and try to nab him, too.
