Assessing the value Bengals got in Virginia DT Andrew Brown

The Bengals came into the 2018 NFL Draft needing to bolster their defensive line depth.

So on Day 3, they used their second fifth-round selection, 158th overall, to take Virginia Cavaliers defensive lineman Andrew Brown.

The Bengals were expected to take a defensive tackle sometime in this draft, possibly as early as Round 1. Geno Atkins is set to hit free agency next year. Pat Sims is still a free agent, and Andrew Billings hasn’t proven he can be a reliable contributor, while Ryan Glasgow has done well in only limited snaps.

That’s why Brown may not only make the roster as a rookie, but he may even be active on gamedays. The 6’3”, 296-pound lineman recorded 26.5 tackles for a loss and 10.5…