2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

Defense has always been the way the Cincinnati Bengals like to lean in terms of finding their success. Running a 4-3 as they do means much of that success runs through the defensive front four. When it’s dynamic and active, the Bengals have won a lot of football games. Problems though have emerged over the past year. Outside of Geno Atkins the team really has no definitive playmaker, and they’ve never really had an elite edge rusher. <p>That could change with Derek Barnett coming to town. This kid is such a natural at getting after the quarterback. Collecting 33 sacks in three years of college certainly serves as an example. He is strong with violent hands, able to disengage from blocks without losing forward momentum. He has snap anticipation and good burst off the line. Though not a premier athlete, he moves well for his size and is a true hunter.</p>. DE. Tennessee. Derek Barnett . 9. player. 56