2024 NFL mock draft roundup: Experts split on Bengals’ path in first round

With little time before the 2024 NFL draft begins, the Cincinnati Bengals remain one of the hardest teams to figure out.

When it comes to mock drafts that sketch out the first round, the Bengals continue to do all sorts of things. Some see the loss of DJ Reader as massive enough to patch that hole on defense at No. 18.

Others opt for the offensive trenches, where right tackle and the interior are long-term needs — and nothing trumps Joe Burrow’s health.

And yet others just can’t resist the allure of another LSU wideout who can make the offense even more dangerous.

Here’s a look at the final expert mock draft roundup of the draft cycle.