The Cincinnati Bengals selected former LSU defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin in the fourth round with the 122nd overall draft pick.
In LSU’s historic 2019 national championship season, Shelvin had 48 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss with 1.5 sacks. Shelvin opted out of the 2020 season due to Covid-19 concerns.
Two years ago, Shelvin was in the conversation to be a first-round pick by many evaluators who cover draft prospects.
Did the Cincinnati Bengals land a steal by drafting Shelvin in the fourth round?
Shelvin has the size and length teams look for in starting caliber defensive tackles. At roughly 6’3, 346 pounds, Shelvin has the size and strength to face anyone at the NFL level.
Reuniting with Joe Burrow is also something that Shelvin won’t be complaining about.
Usually multiple teammates carry a player off the field.
But when you are as big as Tyler Shelvin, you just handle it on your own… pic.twitter.com/ll4a6R6Dcc
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) November 10, 2019
With his combination of strength, power, flashy hands and upside, Shelvin can help the Bengals defensive front in both the short and long-term.
LSU fans may want to consider buying into this Bengals team, and quickly.