Breaking down picks for Bengals in new Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft

How do the biggest of experts feel about the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 2024 NFL draft?

It doesn’t get any bigger than ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. when it comes to the draft and mock drafts. In his prior two major efforts, Kiper actually had the Bengals addressing the offensive line at No. 18.

But that stance, it seems, has changed.

In Kiper’s latest two-round mock draft, the Bengals go a different route, then might actually surprise some in the second round, too. Here’s a look at the two picks the Bengals make in this projection, with some analysis as to value and what it might mean for the team.