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NFL draft preview: Where Bengals stand at edge
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals may target an edge rusher in the upcoming NFL draft, potentially with their No. 10 pick. Despite previous investments in the position, they have not seen significant returns and have lost key players this offseason.
Key points
- Bengals may draft an edge rusher with No. 10 pick
- Previous investments in edge rushers have not yielded results
- Bengals lost key players at edge position this offseason
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals have heavily invested in the pass-rush over the last few years, spending multiple first-round picks on the position.
That doesnāt exclude them from doing so again in the upcoming NFL draft as early as No. 10.
The Bengals havenāt gotten impressive on-field returns from those investments and lost a handful of players at the spot this offseason, including an All-Pro.
Hereās a quick rundown of the Bengals at edge going into the draft.
Who's on the roster?
Boye Mafe was the ābigā move for the Bengals this offseason at the edge. But heās very similar to the Trey Hendrickson signing years ago: Theyāre hoping heās ascending and will fully break out in their system on a new deal.
Otherwise, there are only question marks here. Former first-rounder Myles Murphy flashed last year, but itās fair to question if it was an anomaly or if it will continue, especially as the rest of the defense took advantage of a soft schedule to close the year. He has 8.5 sacks and 32 pressures over three years and 47 games.
Shemar Stewart was a controversial pick in the first round last year because of his lack of college production. He had the messy contract holdout over the summer that cost him valuable time, then multiple nagging injuries. He appeared in just eight games.
Q&A
What position are the Bengals likely to draft in the NFL draft?
The Bengals are likely to draft an edge rusher in the upcoming NFL draft.
Why have the Bengals struggled with their edge rusher investments?
The Bengals have not received impressive on-field returns from their previous investments in edge rushers.
Who did the Bengals lose from their edge rusher position this offseason?
The Bengals lost a handful of players at the edge rusher position, including an All-Pro.