Cincinnati Bengals 7-round mock draft as season enters final stretch

With just four weeks left in the regular season and the No. 1 pick within reach, talks about the 2020 NFL Draft will start to ramp up. Mock drafts will be all the rage. So why not build a seven-round Cincinnati Bengals mock now that December is upon us?

 

No. 1 – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

It’s becoming more clear that Joe Burrow is destined for Cincinnati. Zac Taylor will have his guy that he can really work with, especially after we watched some poor performances from rookie Ryan Finley.

No. 33 – Laviska Shenault, Jr., WR, Colorado

Nov 23, 2019; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) celebrates after making a reception for a touchdown against the Washington Huskies in the second quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Bengals begin to reshape their offense. They have their quarterback and now they give Burrow a new weapon to utilize in Shenault. Shenault was quieter than he was last season but still has a really good skill set. Unfortunately, we will not get to see him in a bowl game, as Colorado won just five games this season.

No. 65 – Darryl Williams, IOL, Mississippi State

Jul 17, 2019; Birmingham, AL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive lineman Darryl Williams speaks with the media during SEC Media Days at the Hyatt Regency-Birmingham. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

The interior offensive line has been a carousel this season, especially at guard, with Michael Jordan and Billy Price. They need to find another option and Williams can at least provide competition and better hope at the position.

No. 97 – Charles Snowden, LB, Virginia

Oct 19, 2019; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Charles Snowden (11) celebrates on the field against the Duke Blue Devils in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Snowden is listed at six-foot-seven, which is crazy for a linebacker, as he has a basketball background. That size would be really good for the Bengals’ defense as he moves around very well. His 10 tackles for a loss is very intriguing and shows he has good ability to get into the backfield.

No. 129 – Raequan Williams, IDL, Michigan State

Sep 28, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive tackle Raequan Williams (99) and Michigan State Spartans linebacker Joe Bachie (35) prepare for the snap of the ball during the second half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

The Bengals will likely be eyeing defensive tackles this offseason, building depth and future at the position. Williams has five sacks and seven tackles for a loss (41 total tackles) this season. Plenty of people love his ability and strength up the middle.

No. 160 – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

Sep 21, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) makes a catch against the Rice Owls late in the fourth quarter at Rice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Mims has been impressing a lot of people during Baylor’s strong 2019 season and with Zac Taylor rebuilding the offense, they’ll double-dip at receiver here with Mims and Shenault to help Joe Burrow as much as possible.

No. 192 – Tariq Castro-Fields, CB, Penn State

Sep 21, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) makes a catch against the Rice Owls late in the fourth quarter at Rice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Castro-Fields has pretty good size at six feet and almost 200 pounds and has picked off a pair of passes this season for the Nittany Lions. He moves well and would be a good piece in the secondary for just a sixth-round pick.