2019 NFL Draft: Cincinnati Bengals 7-round mock draft

By Joe Romano | Feb 12, 2019

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Andy Dalton No. 14 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with A.J. Green No. 18 after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

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ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 06: Maryland Terrapins defensive back Darnell Savage Jr. (4) returns an interception into Michigan territory during the Michigan Wolverines versus Maryland Terrapins game on Saturday October 6, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 4 – Pick 110

Darnell Savage, S, Maryland

Last year the Bengals got a steal when they drafted safety Jessie Bates. This year they could find another steal to compliment their secondary in Maryland’s Darnell Savage. Incumbent Shawn Williams is a solid player opposite Bates. However he could be let go following 2019 with only a $400K dead cap hit and save the team over $4 million. Savage could be the type of player to groom and replace Williams.

Bates was the prototypical free safety and fits well with the downhill style of Williams. That would not change with Savage who involves his last name with his play style. Savage can come down from his safety spot and challenge players who dare catch passes across the middle. While not a stud athlete, he more than holds his own in space. His best role would be a hybrid in the box and cover two type safety. That is why this defensive fit makes a ton of sense. Savage is a dynamic player with tons of potential who can grow into a starter role.

Round 5 – Pick 150

Tyre Brady, WR, Marshall

With three big needs addressed in the first round, Cincinnati can begin to look deeper and more complex at their roster. Wide receiver may be a position that the team feels comfortable with but depth could be a concern. Right now after Tyler Boyd and A.J. Green, former first round pick John Ross is sitting there. The team could use another big body, who can get some slot work and help open up the offense.

Tyre Brady of Marshall is that type of player. Brady, despite being 6-foot-3, is at his best working inside because he is quick and crafty with his feet and routes. Despite coming from a small school, he’s got a big background and tons of production while at Marshall. It is easy to envision Brady as Taylor’s Cooper Kupp with Green and Boyd being the Cooks and Woods of the Rams-east.

Taylor will need to find more weapons for Dalton as this team has whiffed on players and signing. Ross’ revival could be real but Brady could offer insurance should he never shake the first two years in the league. At the very minimum, Cincinnati would get a solid receiver who can work on the field in sub-packages as another weapons.

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