2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Bengals could take in Round 1

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates the game winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 06: LSU Tigers linebacker Devin White (40) lines up for a play during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators on October 6, 2018 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Devin White

Think of White as a slightly better version of Bush in almost every facet of the game. He ran a 4.42 at the Combine as well. He just happens to be slightly bigger and slightly more productive than the “other Devin” on this list.

His size also makes him a candidate to play any of Cincinnati’s three linebacker spots. He isn’t going to knock Smith out of the middle, but he’s got the heft to play on the strong side and the speed to play on the weak side of the formation. That versatility makes him a guy who could easily hear his name called in the Top 10.

That’s really the tough question for the Bengals here. If they fall in love with White it might be prudent to move up a couple of spots in the draft to make sure they can get their guy. The cost of that sort of trade could be too high for a team with this many needs though.

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In the end, the Bengals are likely going to face a nervous wait on Day One. They’ll enter the draft with their sights set on a few players and White should definitely be in that group. Whether or not one of their top-tier players lasts until they’re on the clock is an entirely different question. The Bengals would be fortunate to see White fall into their hands.

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