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What draft experts said about new Bengals LB Barrett Carter

The Cincinnati Bengals selected their second linebacker of a six-pick NFL draft outing in the fourth round with Clemson's Barrett Carter.

While the linebacker picked before Carter seemed like more of a Germaine Pratt replacement, the former Clemson star feels like he could be a versatile tool all over the field for new coordinator Al Golden.

Here's what prominent NFL draft experts wrote about Carter before the event.

Dane Brugler, The Athletic

"A speedy run-and-hit athlete, Carter is one of the best open-field pursuit defenders in this draft class and has genuine sideline-to-sideline range.