Bengals NFL mock draft: 7-round, trade-up edition

The Cincinnati Bengals approach the 2025 NFL draft with plenty of needs and only so many picks to work with in the process.

Before this week's big event, here's a look at a seven-round mock draft that features the Bengals making a small leap up the draft order to get a blue-chip weapon for the defense, courtesy of Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator.

Round 1, No. 14 (trade with Indianapolis): Georgia S Malaki Starks

The Bengals move up a handful of spots here while sacrificing a mid-round pick and change in 2026. Much has been written about Nick Emmanwori, but it's hard to ignore Malaki Starks falling down the board. He's got fantastic versatility and can play deep in the back end of…