Cincinnati Bengals 7-Round 2020 NFL mock draft: Building around Burrow

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Justin Jefferson 2020 NFL Draft
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Round 3, No. 65 Overall: Josh Jones, OT, Houston

After the Cincinnati Bengals selected Burrow and Murray with their first two picks, it has to be time to address the offensive line. They cannot go into next year with Cordy Glenn (often injured) and Bobby Hart (just plain bad) as their bookends. Even if Jonah Williams moves to tackle, they need another.

This is a perfect spot for the Bengals to select Josh Jones out of Houston. Jones has good athleticism and balance for a tackle, and his footwork in pass sets is another strong suit. Those tools alone will excite NFL teams, and the Bengals pull the trigger here and take Jones at the top of round three.

Round 4, No. 97 Overall: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

With their fourth-round selection, the Bengals decide to get another receiver in house to help out Joe Burrow. Justin Jefferson went off in the semifinal game (14 catches, 227 yards, four touchdowns) and already has the chemistry with Burrow to provide an instant impact.

His route running is impressive, as he can cut on a dime and has the burst to separate out of those cuts. Jefferson is also impressive with the ball in the air. His body control and ability to high point the ball makes him a great threat to add with Tyler Boyd and company.