Building the Cincinnati Bengals in complete 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft

Round 4, 104th Overall

A.J. Green has basically disappeared this season, but the Bengals do have a nice long-term duo of Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins at the wide receiver position. That being said, they need to continue to surround Burrow with impact weapons and Tylan Wallace stands out as a strong value selection in this range.

Wallace is a quick and explosive player who has consistently put up massive production at Oklahoma State. Some will question his ability to produce at the next level due to his wide-open college offense, but Wallace has shown an impressive overall skill-set that must be taken seriously.

He is a strong route runner who can find space against man and zone coverage. Wallace also shows soft hands and great concentration in contested-catch situations. He is a legitimate threat in the deep passing game who also shows plenty of ability after the catch. There is some injury risk with this player, but Wallace is undoubtedly worth a shot in this range. If this pick hits, the Cincinnati Bengals will be sitting well at the wide receiver position for the foreseeable future.

Round 5, 143rd Overall

At this point in the draft, teams should simply be looking for good football players who can make an impact on their team in any role. Reed Blankenship stood out as one of the best players remaining on the board and also filled a more minor position of need for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Blankenship shines as a deep safety, showing an impressive combination of range and ball skills on the back-end. He can handle single-high responsibilities but has also shown some value coming into the box. Blankenship plays an aggressive style of football, coming into the box quickly and making plays against the run. He is also an extremely reliable tackler in space. He could be an impact player on special teams early in his career who could potentially grow into a defensive role.