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Round 1 (10): Dexter Lawrence II, DT, NYG

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ArmyBengal Grand Master

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I give this pick a solid A.
The only reason it's not an A+ for me is that I really wanted a shot at Caleb Downs.

Seeing as how he may not have even been there, it's really a mute point.
I love having Dexter Lawrence in the middle of our D-line.
LOVE !!!

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ArmyBengal Grand Master

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32 Teams.  7 Rounds.
224 Young men who today, are about to become players in the National Football League.
A day where lives are changed.  Fates are decided.  Dynasties are born and the clock is always ticking.
Of course, we are talking about......

DRAFT DAY  !!!

 

It may be a corny movie and completely unrealistic, but I think I've watched it 20 times.

HoosierCat Grand Master

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Lots from Kiper this morning re the oline class. A trade down at 41 that gives them an extra pick or two would be ideal, but if not imo one of 41 or 72 has to go oline before this class gets picked over. Here’s Mel:

There's a lot of buzz about the offensive line class. Let's call out a few first-round tackles to start. A lot of people I've talked to mention how many Clemson prospects underperformed in 2025, but right tackle Blake Miller just kept standing out. He's durable, consistent and experienced, and that makes him a safer prospect. Listen for his name in the 20s. And then Georgia's Monroe Freeling is an interesting one because he shot up the board after declaring for the draft but has quietly settled a little under the radar over the past month or so. I can't get past the fit with Detroit at No. 17; the Lions need a left tackle, and Freeling is great in pass protection. But I don't know if he even reaches Detroit. Field has him at No. 6 to Cleveland, and I've similarly heard he could get into the top 14 picks.

A lot of people are also talking about the top two guards. The Chargers would love Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane, but I'd be surprised if he reaches them at No. 22. Think middle of Round 1 for the big, mauling guard who should be a plug-and-play starter and likely Pro Bowl selection in the NFL. But there also is a lot of love for Oregon's Emmanuel Pregnon. He's a fantastic run blocker, and his floor is probably the early-to-middle part of Round 2.

The center group is very underrated. It's actually a really good year to need a center. Iowa's Logan Jones has second- or third-round upside, and Auburn's Connor Lew and Florida's Jake Slaughter (super underrated) look like picks for the third or fourth round. Texas A&M's Trey Zuhn III and Duke's Brian Parker II are both moving from offensive tackle to center, and they join Kansas State's Sam Hecht to round out a really strong group. I also like Michigan State's Matt Gulbin as a late-round steal. We're not talking about these centers enough.

ArmyBengal Grand Master

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Oddly enough, I like some of the 2-4 rounds OG's as much as the top guys. 
The top centers are in that range in my opinion as well.

As mentioned, I would have no issue with addressing the o-line for depth and potential starters.
Every year there are players that fall into the 2nd round that weren't expected to.
THAT is when I hope to see them get aggressive for the right guy.

I expect a trade down, but a trade up for the right dude would be pleasant as well.
You know, someone I agree with.  LOL...

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I've been just looking at who might be there at the top of the 2nd round where I would feel inclined to trade up and make sure I got them.  It's obviously really hard to say at this point, but I'm intrigued.

Not only do I not see LB Jacob Rodriguez making to the Bengals pick, I expect him to go in the late 1st round.
Should that not happen, he would be my #1 target.  I mean I still love Haulcy but don't think they view safety the same.

I know people are all on Jermod McCoy, but there are reports about another knee surgery and he may fall.
Honestly, I like what his running mate Colton Hood did with his opportunity when McCoy went down as well.

If there isn't a LB or CB they would trade up for or that make it to their pick, I'm all in on a trade down.
If not that, take the best O-line prospect and keep it moving.

Looking forward to seeing who is still on the board at the end of the first tonight.
ArmyBengal Jr. is coming home from OSU to watch with me tonight.  We still have the Texans to work through.
Makes me happy...

 

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Via Graziano on Elmo’s hellsite, some Lawrence contract details:

Amended Dexter Lawrence contract with Bengals includes $22M in 2026 cash ($11M salary, $11M bonus), $25M in 2027 cash and $23M in 2028 cash. Gets $2M more in ‘26 and $3M more in ‘27 than Giants were scheduled to pay him on previous deal.

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The only 2 players I really wanted at #10 were Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs. Since it looks like both probably wouldn't be available, Sexy Dexy is a better "get" for the Bengals. Didn't want another CB there (I want our 2 extended) or a DE with the shortest arms of any 1st Rd pick in 20 years, as i don't have any faith in the coaching staff to develop him and show him how to overcome that at the NFL level. 

1st Rd Grade A (if Styles and Downs both end up being gone by 10, this turns into an A+)

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