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5 things to know about Bengals third-round pick Logan Wilson

Get to know Cincinnati Bengals third-round pick Logan Wilson.

The Cincinnati Bengals earned an “A” grade with the pick of Wyoming linebacker Logan Wilson in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

But what makes him tick? What should Bengals fans know?

Let’s take a look at five interesting points about the newest member of the Bengals.

 

He’s comped to Nick Kwiatkoski

Linebacker was a big need for the Bengals at every stop this offseason. One of the guys many seemed to like as a fit was Nick Kwiatkoski.

Interestingly enough, instead of paying up for Kwiatkoski, the Bengals went and got someone who comps to him.

Over at The Draft Network, that’s one of the big comps for Wilson. And while the veteran free agent didn’t come on until late, the Bengals have a big need and won’t hide Wilson at all.

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Bengals receive ‘A’ grade for Logan Wilson pick

NFL draft grades paint the Cincinnati Bengals’ Logan Wilson pick in a great light.

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Another pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 NFL draft, another case of “B or Better” for a front office just knocking it out of the park through three rounds.

Round 3 started with the Bengals at the top grabbing Wyoming linebacker Logan Wilson.

Like Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins before him, Wilson fills a big need on the roster. He’s a big, fast athlete with three-year captain status on his resume and showed the Bengals coaching staff at the Senior Bowl why he’s capable of having an impact early.

From a sheer production standpoint, we’re talking about a linebacker who put up 94 or more tackles in four consecutive seasons with seven sacks, 10 interceptions and 14 passes defensed.

We’re also talking about this:

There’s no reality where this isn’t an “A” grade at the top of the third round. Wilson can help alongside Germaine Pratt right away while otherwise serving as a standout on special teams.

Yes, there were other notable names on the board. But by this point, offensive tackle Josh Jones was in freefall for a reason and defensive tackle with Justin Madubuike just wasn’t as big of a need. Zack Baun taking a major fall is also a red flag.

Viewed as a “safe” pick or not, the Bengals just got better and technically might’ve grabbed a “starter” at 65, which is about as much as fans can ask for there.

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Instant analysis of Bengals’ picking Logan Wilson in third round

Here are some quick notes on Cincinnati Bengals draft pick Logan Wilson.

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The Cincinnati Bengals were understandably going to address the linebacker position at some point in the 2020 NFL draft.

That Wyoming’s Logan Wilson fell into their laps at No. 65 to start the third round is a big win.

Wilson is mostly everything the Bengals love. He didn’t play at the biggest program, sure. But he was a ultra-productive three-year player and team captain. The proven stuff is there but the upside because of his traits is impressive.

The Wyoming native checks the boxes at 6’2″ and 241 pounds with 4.63 40-yard-dash speed and a 32-inch vertical jump.

There’s a reason NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein grades Wilson as a player who will be a starter within his first two seasons. And in Cincinnati, that means working next to Germaine Pratt in the right packages while also getting to learn from a veteran like Josh Bynes.

Like Pratt, Wilson might need some time to get his feet wet and eventually grow into a more prominent role. But in the interim, he’s a special-teams glue sort of piece with a plus in the leadership spot.

And at No. 65 with two big issues like quarterback and wideout hit, Wilson was a nice get. Keep in mind he’ll get to go to work within the confines of a revamped Cincinnati defense that boasts free agents like D.J. Reader up front and Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander in the secondary.

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Washington Redskins select RB Antonio Gibson with No. 66 pick in NFL Draft

With the No. 66 pick in the draft, the Washington Redskins got a player who will have a chance to crack the starting rotation right out of the gate.

After a slam-dunk start to the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Washington Redskins kept the ball rolling with the selection of RB Antonio Gibson with their third-round pick.

RB wasn’t a major area of need for the Redskins entering the offseason, and though they added a few players at the position in free agency with the signings of Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic, this pick will do wonders for the depth chart.

Gibson was a solid player in college at Memphis. and he acted as a swiss army knife of types with a great ability to catch passes out of the backfield. He will now have a chance to crack the starting lineup in Washington and contribute meaningful minutes right out of the gates in his rookie season.

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Bengals select Wyoming LB Logan Wilson in third round

The Bengals made a notable pick in the 2020 NFL draft’s third round.

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The Cincinnati Bengals kept in simple in the third round at No. 65, taking Wyoming linebacker Logan Wilson.

Wilson was the best linebacker left on the board and another superb value. He was a three-year starter and team captain who has the traits necessary to start all three downs at the pro level.

This sort of value-need fit was going to be hard for the Bengals to ignore at the top of Round 3. Wilson could see some immediate work as a rookie next year alongside Germaine Pratt and veteran free-agent add Josh Bynes.

This pick followed the Bengals getting Joe Burrow to start the entire draft, then landing a big-play wideout for their new franchise passer with Clemson’s Tee Higgins at the top of the second round.

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