Bengals' most neglected problem finally fixed in early 2027 NFL Mock Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals' ability to draft top-tier talent hasn't been so much about where they draft in the pecking order as much as straight-up poor scouting evaluations. Hence why me and many fans were so thrilled they traded the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence this year.

Unless the Bengals really go against character and trade their first-rounder again in 2027, they'll be on the clock on Day 1 of the draft in April. And we all know how south that goes with disturbing regularity (see: Shemar Stewart).

But what if Cincinnati chooses a stud in Round 1 for once? Amarius Mims and Ja'Marr Chase are the only ones who fit that description during the Joe Burrow era. How about somebody who…