Tuesday saw the release of The Athletic’s second mock draft, which included our resident Beast master and NFL Draft expert projecting the first two rounds.
Amarius Mims, a massive 6-foot-7, 340-pound offensive tackle out of Georgia, was predicted by Brugler to be selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 18 pick. Ladd McConkey, a receiver for the Bulldogs, was added by Brugler in the second round.
Plotting a route from UGA to Cincinnati is a good idea because, in recent franchise history, UGA and LSU have the most successful relationship.
Though it’s impossible to predict who will emerge from this class as the next Geno Atkins, Robert Geathers, or A.J. Green, there was something about these two selections that seemed promising given the requirements for the offseason.
Once more, the Bengals require a response at right tackle. In the event that Jonah Williams does not return, 2024 will be the fourth season in which a new starter at the position will be introduced. Since Andre Smith left the position in 2015, the Bengals haven’t had a reliable starter at right tackle outside of a troubled three-year stint for Bobby Hart.
