Day 2 mock draft: Bengals land upgrades around Joe Burrow in Rounds 2-3

Here’s an updated Cincinnati Bengals mock draft for Rounds 2-3 of the 2020 NFL draft.

Round 3 (65): Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

Jan 22, 2020; Mobile, Alabama, USA; North safety Josh Metellus of Michigan (14) and North wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. of USC (6) spar in passing drills during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Does Tee Higgins fall this far?

Probably not. Pittman feels like a better chance to fall at this stage of the draft’s cycle.

But the word “fall” shouldn’t be looked at in a negative manner. Pittman was a productive USC wideout who checks in at 6’4″ and 223 pounds with 4.52 speed.

Even better, he puts what he’s got to work well as a reliable threat. From a writeup on The Draft Network: “Featuring a massive catch radius, Pittman features a long, stocky frame with outstanding hands. He’s physical in everything he does and defensive backs will be challenged with his blend of size, strength and ball skills.”

Grabbing a speedy guy as John Ross insurance might make more sense. But Pittman is general long-term insurance across the board, with Tyler Boyd really the only known thing past 2020.

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