The Cincinnati Bengals have finally answered at least one part of the question at the running back position by taking Illinois’ Chase Brown in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Brown, owner of 1,643 yards and 10 touchdowns on a 5.0 average last year, looks like the team’s answer to losing Samaje Perine unexpectedly in free agency.
The Fighting Illini standout was the second offensive player in a row picked by the Bengals on Day 3 of the draft. Like Purdue wideout Charlie Jones, Brown could have an immediate impact even before earning the right to fight for a full-time role in 2024.
Here’s a look at the reaction to the pick.