The Cincinnati Bengals used their pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft to take an offensive weapon for Joe Burrow with Purdue wideout Charlie Jones.
Jones, a very fast prospect who caught 110 passes last year and constantly made contested catches, is a slot player who projects to potentially replace Tyler Boyd over the long term.
Bengals fans had been wanting to see the team use draft picks on offensive players for two days, so the pick was a pretty welcome one. It wasn’t nearly as polarizing, either, as everyone seems to understand the need to draft for the future at wideout.
Here’s a look at some of the best reactions to the move.