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

Walker Little was once considered one of the premier offensive tackles in the 2020 NFL draft class. However, after we dug a little deeper, it is clear that is not the case. Little does get off of the ball quickly and shows good overall athleticism for an offensive lineman. That being said, Little has obvious issues in pass protection that must be addressed if he is going to have success at the next level.

He struggles to keep up with speed on the edge and his hand usage in pass protection is pretty ugly. If Little can clean up his footwork and improve his hands at the next level, he may be able to stick at tackle. If not, a move inside is needed. He is far from a perfect player, but the Bengals need offensive line depth and Little has a chance to put it together at the next level. He is a worthy flyer in the fifth round.

Eric Stokes is a big, long and athletic cornerback prospect who has obvious upside at the next level. I would like to see him be more physical in coverage and as a tackler, but it is easy to see a path to Stokes becoming a successful NFL cornerback. Stokes is far from a sure thing, but he is a high-upside player who could be a major steal in this range.

The Cincinnati Bengals addressed their need at wide receiver earlier in this mock draft, but you can never have too many playmakers. With their final selection of this mock, the Bengals bring in Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman.

Spielman is a quick and elusive athlete who does a great job of creating separation against man coverage. He is a crafty route runner who starts and stops on a dime and is naturally elusive in the open field. Spielman is a bit on the small side and does not show the best hands. That being said, he does a great job of getting open and can make plays after the catch. Not bad for a seventh-round pick.