Breaking down picks for Bengals in new 7-round mock draft from ESPN

A new seven-round mock draft from an expert has the Cincinnati Bengals going some interesting directions.

This is especially the case early on in the draft and in terms of overall draft balancing, with some notable picks on the offensive side of the ball for Joe Burrow.

On paper, it might seem to some outsiders that the Bengals might go heavy defensively, especially after the loss of nose tackle DJ Reader in the heart of the unit, so the mock will surprise in this area.

Here is a look at the picks for the Bengals in the seven-round effort from ESPN’s Matt Miller, plus a quick breakdown of each selection.