The Cincinnati Bengals got uncharacteristically aggressive for the second time in the 2022 NFL draft when they decided to trade up in the fifth round to lock down Toledo safety Tycen Anderson.
Naturally, the takes followed.
Anderson made plenty of eyebrows raise considering he’s 6’2″ and 209 pounds with 4.36 speed. The fact he’s the third defensive back drafted in this class as the long-term fates of Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell remain question marks generated some reactions, too.
Here’s a look at the top takeaways and reactions from the move after the Bengals announced the pick, including some notes from analysts and fan reactions too.