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Edge defenders continue to be a big point of speculation for the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 33 in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.
And the newest — and most notable — mock draft features Wisconsin edge rusher Zack Baun as the pick.
Here’s a blurb of the explanation from Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com:
“This is certainly a need pick here. A no-brainer, you’d think.
Yes, in the first 2020 Bengals.com Media Mock Draft before the NFL scouting combine, we went with a SAM backer- type in Alabama’s Terrell Lewis, a Senior Bowler the Bengals coached for the South.”
The line of thinking is simple and could easily be what we see play out late this week. Cincinnati needs to improve its rotational pass rush, needs more versailtiy for its diverse front and could have a first-round grade on Baun.
Baun could slip to the second round in normal circumstances given the strength of the draft class in other areas. But it’s worth noting Baun tested positive for a diluted sample at the combine, which could play a part.
Speaking of the strength of the class, if Baun is the pick at No. 33, there will be plenty of quality wideout targets in the third round if things unfold like this.
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