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The Bengals essentially sat out the entire sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, but that doesn’t mean that the team has sat on their hands for Saturday. After making four intriguing picks in rounds 4 and 5, Cincinnati took some time off before ending the weekend on a strong note.
The Bengals have addressed a number of needs, particularly in the first couple of rounds, but they ended up getting creative on Saturday. Whether it was in their taking of a running back or two defensive backs, Marvin Lewis and Co. are looking for big plays and Logan Woodside brought it for the University of Toledo.
Quarterback, among other needs were on the slate for needs in 2018, were up for grabs for the Bengals for improvement.
As common throughout the draft, Cincinnati looked to the southeast for players. After Mark Walton was selected in the third round. tackle Rod Taylor from Ole Miss and height/weight/speed guy, Auden Tate, was the pick to round out the team’s draft class.
Thoughts on Logan Woodside:
The Bengals select Toledo QB Logan Woodside. He can throw the deep ball! pic.twitter.com/ViakhEseMX
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 28, 2018
Congrats to Logan Woodside on getting drafted! Check out an interview we did with him here. #WhoDey #NFLDrafthttps://t.co/MBGaC7jI6j
— The Game Haus Sports (@TGHSports) April 28, 2018
#DraftxESPN
— NFLLive_esp (@NFLLive_esp) April 28, 2018
245- (Saints) Will Clapp (C LSU)
246- (Steelers) Joshua Frazier (DT Alabama)
247- (Jaguars) Logan Cooke (P Mississippi St.)
248- (Packers) Kendall Donnerson (EDGE Southeast Missouri)
249- (Bengals) Logan Woodside (QB Toledo)
https://t.co/gPvbP6K5uu pic.twitter.com/Pjcy6G8RHO
A sleeper I thought would be gone now. Coaches love his natural passing ability and productivity. But he’s undersized, from a small school, didn’t finish the strongest. Remember this name for preseason. https://t.co/RunOJUcNlh
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 28, 2018
Logan Whiteside was my QB #8 in this draft. Good arm and goes through his progressions. Doesn’t overly shine, but rarely has a bad game. I like him as a potential #2 or #3 QB for the #Bengals
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 28, 2018
Rod Taylor pick and thoughts:
The @Bengals just got a big time anchor on the O-line.
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 28, 2018
Welcome to the league, Rod Taylor! #NFLRebels #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/ubMSjnNdh4
So the two former Callaway and Ole Miss teammates, Breeland Speaks and Rod Taylor, get drafted a day apart. https://t.co/M2MbBilL12
— Antonio Morales (@AntonioCMorales) April 28, 2018
The @Bengals just got a big time anchor on the O-line.
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 28, 2018
Welcome to the league, Rod Taylor! #NFLRebels #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/ubMSjnNdh4
#OleMiss #Rebels OL Rod Taylor Jr. (@jr_roderick) selected in the 7th Round 252nd Pick by the #Cincinnati #Bengals #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/xilQfIgFt3
— Sleeper Athletes (@SleeperAthletes) April 28, 2018
Bengals’ pick of Auden Tate:
Auden Tate tied for 6th in the nation with a 66.7% catch rate in contested situations in 2017. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/KOiMkKUW2g
— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) April 28, 2018
I was all ready to press send on a tweet that said, I’ve never liked Auden Tate and his athletic testing didn’t help him, but there’s no way there are 255 players who are better or could help NFL teams more.
— Brad McDaniel (@DFF_BMack) April 28, 2018
With the 253rd pick in the #NFLDraft, the @Bengals have selected @FSUFootball WR Auden Tate (@lil_t8te) in the 7th round! pic.twitter.com/Q9ea2rCEyG
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 28, 2018
The Cincinnati Bengals add Florida State WR Auden Tate. Tate tied for 8th in the nation with a catch percentage of 64.0 when facing press coverage.
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 28, 2018
Auden Tate is a tree pic.twitter.com/VOEPbXR4VX
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) April 28, 2018
Slipped a lot throughout the draft process, but Auden Tate is still a red zone specialist. Has a chance to be productive in #FantasyFootball #Bengals
— Andy Singleton (@PeoplezPen) April 28, 2018
Auden Tate 2018 #NFLDraft Profile https://t.co/Vsy6abD9Gh via @Fantrax with @GridironSchol91
Another Nole is off the board, with the @Bengals selecting @FSUFootball wide receiver Auden Tate, who caught three touchdowns vs. Southern Miss! #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/xrnZnfv6tK
— Walk-On's Independence Bowl (@IndyBowl) April 28, 2018
The Bengals see Auden Tate as a wide receiver, not as a tight end
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) April 28, 2018
Auden Tate is a fun last pick
— Nick Crago (@FearDaTiger009) April 28, 2018
What do you think of the Bengals’ 7th round picks?