2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jon Gruden does the unthinkable (again)
By Erik Lambert
![MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/bd279d748e6ff1f27fe8ac9e69c7a8b8efbf9b085efb2c5fc07fa9f779356bf7.jpg)
21. Cincinnati Bengals
56. . TE. Iowa. Noah Fant . 21. player
The Tyler Eifert story is an unfortunate one. He could’ve been a superb weapon for the Bengals offense but injuries have sapped him over the years. He’s been relegated to a complimentary role. If Cincinnati wants to take things up a notch though, that’s not good enough. They must try to get back to where Eifert was a few years ago. That’s where Noah Fant comes in. He’s every bit the total package from the size-speed combination as a pass catcher to disciplined work as a blocker. He never has to leave the field and is a constant threat in the red zone. Defenses will not like having to game plan against him.