2020 NFL draft: Best Bengals option at linebacker for each round

Here’s a look at a good linebacker fit in each round.

Round 7: Jacob Phillips, LSU

Nov 23, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Jacob Phillips (6) reacts to a play against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Why not add another LSU guy?

Phillips isn’t going to shock anyone with his coverage abilities or quickness to diagnose. But throw him at blockers, ask him to blitz and disrupt and he’s got a nice situational role.

Phillips has some developmental upside to boot and in this round, nailing down a surefire special-teams contributor isn’t a bad value.

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