With the 2023 NFL Draft now over, we can accurately re-assess the depth charts of teams around the NFL. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at players who either gained or lost value based on what their team did during the draft.
Next up, the AFC North!
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Draft Class
- Round One, Pick 28: Myles Murphy, DE Clemson
- Round Two, Pick 60: DJ Turner, CB Michigan
- Round Three, Pick 95: Jordan Battle, S Alabama
- Round Four, Pick 131: Charlie Jones, WR Purdue
- Round Five, Pick 163: Chase Brown, RB Illinois
- Round Six, Pick 206: Andrei Iosivas, WR Princeton
- Round Six, Pick 217: Brad Robbins, P Michigan
- Round Seven, Pick 246: DJ Ivey CB Miami
Winner: Irv Smith Jr, TE
I’m stunned that the Bengals picked two wide receivers but no tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft. They have a loaded wide receiver group with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd but an empty tight end depth chart behind Smith Jr. I always liked Smith Jr as a prospect, especially early in his NFL career.
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Don’t feel like this is the right take on Bateman. Injuries stink, but talent wins out. He’s flashed enough, just needs to stay healthy. Not worried about a washed 30+ year old, double acl tear guy and a gadgety slot receiver coming close to what Bateman can do
