2024 NFL mock draft roundup: Experts create notable trends for Bengals in projections

Most 2024 NFL mock drafts have settled into a pattern for the Cincinnati Bengals — offensive line, defensive line or a weapon for Joe Burrow.

If only the draft were so simple, right?

Still, there’s merit to the thought process, at least. The offensive line could use some long-term help despite the arrival of Trent Brown to play right tackle. The interior cold use an upgrade, too. The defensive line needs a better pass-rush and to recover after the loss of DJ Reader. And the offense overall could use a long-term solution at tight end and has question marks at wide receiver.

The latest batch of expert mock drafts hit on many of those notes.