2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Wild QB Trade Chess Match

DE. Alabama. Jonathan Allen . 9. player. 56. The Cincinnati Bengals fuel their success through defense and the defenses’ success is fueled through their front four. Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap are two solid members but history shows that the best defensive fronts require at least three. To date they haven’t been able to find that third members. Somebody who isn’t going to be blocked without double team help, thus freeing up the others to wreak havoc. <p>Jonathan Allen would be a huge pickup for them. The Alabama defensive lineman was a headache for offensive lines everywhere. Big enough to play along the inside but quick and fast enough to deliver a rush off the edge. He’s intelligent, always showcasing his awareness for where the football is. To top it off he shows that needed ability to engage and then disengage from blockers using his hands. He’ll be an instant starter and effective right away.</p>