Cincinnati Bengals 7-round 2020 NFL mock draft: Who goes No. 1?

If the Bengals are going to get the most out of Burrow, they will need to be able to protect him. The Cincinnati offensive line has been awful this season and needs to be worked on over the offseason. In this mock draft, the Bengals take interior offensive lineman Creed Humphrey to come in and lead the way.

Humphrey is a tough and aggressive offensive lineman who consistently plays with proper leverage. He has had success at both guard and center in college and would fill a major need for the Bengals at either position. Adding Humphrey and bringing back Jonah Williams would significantly improve the Bengals offensive line situation.

When it’s all said and done, I doubt that A.J. Green is back in Cincinnati next season. Tyler Boyd has proven to be a dependable playmaker for the Bengals and John Ross still has some upside, but wide receiver is still a need for the team. On top of that, Devonta Smith is simply too good to pass up here.

Smith is a quick and explosive receiver who runs crisps routes and can make plays on the deep ball. He also does a nice job of making plays in contested-catch situations and can create yards after the catch. Smith is a dynamic playmaker who has a bright future at the next level. Snagging him in the third round would be an ideal scenario for this team.

Justin Madubuike is a quick and powerful defensive lineman who shows plenty of ability as a one-gap penetrator. Madubuike does a great job of staying low and creating leverage, allowing him to hold his own against bigger offensive lineman. He has the well-rounded skill-set to be a three-down interior defensive lineman at the next level and would be a great depth addition for the Bengals.