With the season over, the Cincinnati Bengals now fully turn attention to free agency and the draft.
And the draft looks nothing if not totally different for the team and fans. After advancing to the Super Bowl, the Bengals go from having a top-five pick to picking second-to-last in the opening round.
Fret not, though — recent history shows No. 31 and around that range still has pretty good odds of getting a team a starting-caliber player. Scouting, fit and a little bit of luck still play a role, but it’s not some disaster scenario.
Here’s a quick look at some of the names selected in the 31st slot over the years.