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NFL Draft 2017: Prospect scouting reports
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April 26, 2017
Scouting Alvin Kamara: Shifty with small sample size
Can Kamara be the complementary running back the Bengals need? We take a look at the film to identify his strengths and weaknesses.
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April 24, 2017
O.J. Howard among safest options for Bengals in Round 1
The Bengals have positional needs greater than tight end, but Howard is one of the most complete prospects in this year’s draft.
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April 24, 2017
Scouting Tarell Basham: High motor with stiff hips
Tarell Basham could stay in Ohio for his NFL career and provide the Bengals with some much-needed pass rush.
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April 23, 2017
Adoree Jackson scouting profile: Boatloads of athleticism, but is he a starting NFL CB?
The former USC Trojan is a world-class athlete, but can he be more than just a niche player at the NFL level?
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April 23, 2017
NFL Draft 2017: Jalen Reeves-Maybin a low-risk, high-upside cover linebacker
Despite being undersized, Reeves-Maybin showed at Tennessee he’s one of the most productive linebackers in his class. His combination of speed and smarts is a perfect fit for today’s pass-heavy NFL. But, there are some concerns, too.
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April 23, 2017
Raekwon McMillan scouting profile: Just another limited linebacker?
Ohio State has churned out quality linebackers lately. Is Raekwon McMillan another in a strong lineage, or just another linebacker who has to come off of the field frequently?
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April 23, 2017
Conrad Ukropina scouting profile: Quarterback turned kicker
If the Bengals wait until the final round of the NFL Draft or undrafted free agency to find a new kicker, Conrad Ukropina could be a prospect to watch for.
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April 22, 2017
Adam Griffith scouting profile: Top 5 kicker in 2017 NFL Draft
The former Alabama kicker is unlikely to hear his name called during the draft, but will likely find a home this summer with an NFL team and compete for an opportunity.
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April 22, 2017
Harrison Butker scouting profile: Anticipated undrafted option at kicker
If the Bengals opt to add multiple rookie kickers to the offseason competition, Butker could be one of them. But, he’ll need time to develop at the NFL level.
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April 20, 2017
Haason Reddick scouting profile: Talented LB shooting up draft boards
Haason Reddick is a versatile player who could help a number of NFL defenses. Do the Bengals have a proper plan in place for a possible “‘tweener” on defense?
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April 19, 2017
Jake Elliott scouting profile: Perfect on PATs, perfect for Bengals?
After watching Mike Nugent miss far too many extra points in 2016, the Bengals should be considering a kicker who never missed one extra point (on 202 attempts) in college.
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April 18, 2017
Zane Gonzalez scouting profile: Big investment, potential big reward at kicker
With 11 picks in the NFL Draft, would the Bengals be willing to commit a mid-round selection on a kicker? If so, Zane Gonzalez could be a long-term solution to the Bengals’ kicking woes.
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April 17, 2017
Curtis Samuel scouting report: labels can be misleading
Curtis Samuel could be labeled as a wide receiver or running back in the NFL, but that shouldn’t define what he brings to the field and how his future NFL team should use him.
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April 17, 2017
Scouting Derek Rivers: Small school, big talent, high ceiling
Derek Rivers may be from a small school but that doesn’t mean he can’t help the Bengals as soon as his rookie season begins.
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April 15, 2017
Scouting Kareem Hunt: A smart, elusive runner
Kareem Hunt may be one of the best fits for the Cincinnati Bengals at running back in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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April 15, 2017
Meet Devine Redding, the next Indiana RB hoping to make it in the NFL
Indiana has had great success with their recent running backs taking off at the NFL level. Devine Redding is hoping to be the next in line.
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April 12, 2017
NFL Draft: Jaleel Johnson perfect position mate for Geno Atkins
Johnson is an explosive and strong defensive tackle from Iowa who really shined as pass rusher in college while acting disruptive against the run. Should his next stop be in Cincinnati?
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April 10, 2017
NFL Draft scouting profile: Tennessee WR Josh Malone
Malone had three productive seasons with Tennessee before deciding to forgo his senior season and take his talents to the NFL.
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April 10, 2017
Could Bengals be cooking up a plan to draft Dalvin Cook?
Is Dalvin Cook the answer to Cincinnati’s running back problems? It will take a first round pick to draft the FSU stud.
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April 9, 2017
JuJu Smith-Schuster scouting report: What do you value?
Where the young SoCal pass catcher winds up on teams’ boards truly depends on what they’re looking for in a receiver.
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April 8, 2017
Carl Lawson scouting report: Talented injury risk
Can Carl Lawson be the pass rusher that the Bengals need?
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April 5, 2017
Aaron Jones worth a look from Bengals after monster year at UTEP
If the Bengals wait until Day 3 of the draft to add a running back, UTEP star Aaron Jones could be a great pick. The small runner was a force for the Miners in 2016 and showed his athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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April 4, 2017
Film review: Leonard Fournette a real option for Bengals?
Would the Bengals use a high draft pick on a big LSU running back for the second time in three years?
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April 3, 2017
Solomon Thomas video scouting profile: Projecting the possibilities
Can Solomon Thomas be the Bengals’ long-term replacement for Michael Johnson? First, the Bengals will need to actually get their hands on him, which may not be possible with the No. 9 pick.
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April 2, 2017
Jordan Willis pass rusher Bengals need on Day 2
With a nice power and speed combination, the Kansas State star has climbed the big boards after a great performance at the NFL Combine.