The late-90s
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Once again, the Bengals looked to make a splash at quarterback. With their final first-round pick of the decade they drafted Akili Smith (Oregon, first). The third overall pick in 1999 disappointed. He played for four seasons and was 3-14 in 17 starts. Another high pick that went bust.