Bengals 3-round mock draft after securing 1st overall pick

Here’s mock draft 1.0 for the Bengals.

Round 3 (65): Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

Nov 23, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals offensive lineman Mekhi Becton (73) warms up before the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

At this point, it’s a case of best-player available mixed with need. The line needs bodies to push the struggling members of the unit and most won’t get more push than the 6’7″, 360-pound Mekhi Becton. That’s a mauler of a right tackle to compete with Bobby Hart, though he’s also got some savvy footwork coaches can develop in pass protection.

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