Cincinnati Bengals 3-round mock draft ahead of national title game

Here’s a new three-round mock for mid-January.

The Cincinnati Bengals have an advantage going into the 2020 NFL draft thanks to a spot coaching at the Senior Bowl near the end of January.

Before that gets underway — and before we know if Joe Burrow will be at the Senior Bowl — let’s look at a three-round mock that unfolded via The Draft Network’s mock draft machine and predictive board.

 

No. 1 – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is interviewed after the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Who else? Joe Burrow’s leap this year has been one of the most memorable in history for a college quarterback. He’s got a good enough arm and perhaps more importantly, the improv ability and mobility to extend plays while keeping his eyes downfield. He’s done his damage in the SEC both through the air and on the ground when necessary, which is a critical thing to consider when trying to project his game to the pro level. And looking beyond the field, there’s little chance the Bengals miss the fan hype and attendance via bringing the Ohio kid home. He’s a lock.

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