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Cincinnati Bengals 7-Round 2023 Mock Draft: Offensive Focus Early

By Jacob Schyvinck

Oct 8, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates with wide receiver Jayden Thomas (83) after a touchdown in the third quarter against the BYU Cougars at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates with wide receiver Jayden Thomas (83) after a touchdown in the third quarter against the BYU Cougars at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) warms up during a NCAA football game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.220917 Nevada Iowa Fb 048 Jpg
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) warms up during a NCAA football game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.220917 Nevada Iowa Fb 048 Jpg /

Round 4, Pick 131: Riley Moss, CB, Iowa

As previously mentioned, the Cincinnati Bengals do have a bit to worry about at corner. Awuzie is set to be a free agent next offseason, and while Cam Taylor-Britt played well, it could leave a boundary spot open in 2024. Riley Moss would be great insurance on day three. Moss can play well in press man and in off coverage, and he’s ferocious coming downhill against the run.

Round 5, Pick 163: Keondre Coburn, DL, Texas

The 2024 offseason will be an interesting one for the Cincinnati Bengals in more ways than corner. D.J. Reader is also set to be a free agent, and if the Bengals want to keep a duo that smothers the run game in a Lou Anarumo defense, planning for the future at defensive tackle makes sense. Keondre Coburn is the type of player who can anchor the run game to free up the second level, and allow the Bengals to keep more defenders on the back end of their defense.

Round 6, Pick 206: Jordan Howden, SAF, Minnesota

Don’t forget about the back end of the secondary in Cincinnati. Even though Dax Hill is set to start, they lost both Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell. The 2023 NFL Draft doesn’t have a strong safety class, so waiting is probably the best option. Jordan Howden packs a skill set that works for the back end. He’s got two interceptions and 10 passes defensed since 2021, and his athleticism functionally translates into sufficient range.

Round 7, Pick 246: Travis Dye, RB, USC

It’s probably smart for the Cincinnati Bengals to double down at running back. Even though he’s coming back from injury, Travis Dye would inject some more burst and toughness into the running back room, and his smaller, shifty style meshes with Johnson’s power.

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