2022 NFL Draft: Cincinnati Bengals 7-round mock

Round 6: Percy Butler

The Bengals need to re-sign Bates if they’re going to remain Super Bowl contenders, but adding some safety depth in this draft would still be advisable. Butler needs some serious coaching before he’s ready to play meaningful NFL snaps, but he has athleticism you can’t teach.

Butler’s quickness in the final third should be his calling card at the next level. He’s got good ball skills that could allow him to grow into a solid backup at free safety. He doesn’t have star potential, but that’s hard to find in Round 6.

Round 7: Lucas Krull

Krull is a high-effort tight end who might have just enough athletic ability to stick at the NFL level. He’s not going to be anything more than an average pass-catcher, but his willingness as a blocker could make him a good No. 2 tight end if things break right.

Round 7: Jack Coan

Burrow is obviously the Bengals’ quarterback of the present and future, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t invest in a quality backup. Coan could make the team due to his toughness and arm strength. He isn’t a dynamic athlete outside the pocket, but neither is Burrow. Coan would be a nice practice squad option for Cincinnati to develop next season.