Bengals and Senior Bowl

I'm not sure how many of you watch the Senior Bowl practices on NFLnetwork. I myself watch it all, and record them for a reference. I usually watch as if I were a Bengals scout, so I look for players that we need. There were a few  guys the Bengals could use, and a few others that just stood out from the rest. Here are 5 guys that I would love to see in stripes next season.

1) Dexter McCluster   RB-WR (playmaker)   5'8" 165 lbs

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McCluster came into this portion of the scouting process looking like a late 2nd to late 3rd round pick because he is small and limited as a runningback. Durring this weeks practices, McCluster showed he can play wide reciever. He runs better routes than I thought he would. McCluster looks quick, agile, and has unlimited playmaking potential. Look for McCluster to go anywhere from late 1st to middle of the 2nd round. 

 Player Comparison : This is tough, at first glance you may say "Darren Sproles", but Sproles is a rock, and McCluster is lighter and can play WR. I would go with a mix of Sproles, Percy Harvin, Desean Jackson, but that sounds too good to be true.

2) Mike Iupati G (can play all 5 spots)  6'6" 330 lbs

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Iupati has always been the top rated Guard, but this week he showed he might be the best offensive lineman. Power, footwork, technique, lineman mentality, Iupati has it all. If you think he is just a Guard, then draft him in the early 20s, but if you think he can play all 5 spots on the line, he may go in the teens.

Player Comparison:  Alan Faneca.

Faneca made himself an all pro because of his work ethic and attention to detail. If Mike Iupati has the same will, expect similar results.

3) Kyle Wilson  CB   5'10" 190 lbs

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Wilson is the best CB at the senior bowl this week. He has average size and bulk, but plays tough and quick. Wilson has good speed and should time well at the scouting combine. Depending on how fast he runs, look for Wilson to be the 2nd CB drafted in april.

Player Comparison:  Asante Samuel.

Wilson will bite on double moves and pump fakes, but he will also make a big interception.

4) Taylor Price   WR   6'1" 209 lbs

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 Price has the size and speed you look for in a wide reciever. At the senior bowl practices, Price looked like the best route runner. He looked quick, agile, and elusive. Price also returned kicks at Ohio. Look for him to be drafted 4th-6th round, but I would take him higher than that.

Player Comparison: Miles Austin.

Size, speed, yard after catch, route running. Price looks to have it all.

  5) Jared Odrick   DL (DT in our 4-3) 6'5" 301lbs

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Odrick looks like a perfect 3-4 defensive end. For the Bengals he would be a pass rushing DT. Odrick isnt a great run defnder, so he had to show his worth as a pass rusher this week, and he showed more quckness than I expected. Look for him to be drafted in the 2nd round.

Player Comparison:  Adam Carricker.

Odrick may not be a full time starter at DT because he will have leverage and point of attack issues, but he will be able to rush the passer from the inside.