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Cincinnati Bengals 2021 NFL Draft grades: Needs have been filled

By Dillon Appleman

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Ja'Marr Chase poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected fifth by the Cincinnati Bengals during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Ja'Marr Chase poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected fifth by the Cincinnati Bengals during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Cincinnati Bengals, Evan McPherson (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. K. Florida. Evan McPherson. 7. player. 56. Scouting Report

Grade: D+

Usually, drafting a kicker anywhere in the NFL Draft should result in an easy F grade. However, having watched Evan McPherson relatively closely over the past couple of seasons, I believe he has Pro Bowl potential, thus bumping the grade up slightly. Unfortunately, taking him in the fifth round of deep draft still won’t get it to a C. The lone bad grade in this solid Cincinnati Bengals 2021 NFL draft class.

8. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Trey Hill. 56. C. Georgia

Grade: A

One of my favorite Day-3 selections of any team, the Cincinnati Bengals landing Trey Hill this late in the draft is a terrific value. He is a powerful player and is thick in the lower half, providing a strong anchor that makes it tough for defenders to bull rush. While not the most athletic mover, he makes up for it with good high effort play that makes him a quality depth centerpiece that could spot start in a pinch.

RB. Chris Evans. 9. player. 56. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Michigan

Grade: B+

After the departure of Giovani Bernard in free agency, it was no surprise to see the Cincinnati Bengals add a running back in the 2021 NFL Draft. Chris Evans is a terrific fit in Cincy and can immediately add some pass-rushing upside to the Bengals backfield. He’s got soft hands, quick feet and can consistently make the first man miss.

Pick Analysis. Edge. Kansas State. player. Scouting Report. Wyatt Hubert. 10. 56

Grade: C+

With their third edge addition of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used their final pick on Wyatt Hubert out of Kansas State. A high motor player with active hands, Hubert was pretty productive in college, totaling 20 sacks in three seasons.

He does lack length and doesn’t show much eye discipline, so I anticipate a tough transition for Hubert at the next level. Would have liked to see the Bengals take a shot at someone with a more dynamic athletic profile with their last selection.

Overall Cincinnati Bengals 2021 NFL Draft Grade: B+

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