LB. Washington. Shaq Thompson. 21. player. 56. The Bengals would have really loved to have snagged Collins. Instead, Thompson is the third member of Washington’s defense selected in the first round. Thompson brings fantastic athleticism (he also played running back for the Huskies) along with a flair for forcing turnovers. His ability to read defenses means that he is rarely out of position. One issue is his size, which is built more in the model of a defensive back’s frame.
<p>The Bengals may also choose to go with a cornerback, and again Jalen Collins is a possibility here if he is still availaible.</p>