How aggressively the Bengals pursue a receiver in this draft ties directly back to their belief in John Ross to make good on his first-round talent. Wochit, Wochit
In this 11-part series, the Enquirer looks at strategy for the Bengals' 2019 draft by counting down positional needs from least pressing to most immediate. Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. analyze top players, sleepers, Bengals history, fits and what the expert voices say. The draft is April 25-27 in Nashville, Tennessee.
- 8th: Wide receiver
- 7th: Cornerback
- 6th: Interior offensive line
- 5th: Quarterback
- 4th: Edge rusher
- 3rd: Defensive tackle
- 2nd: Offensive tackle
- 1st: Linebacker
Positional Priority
Average.