Cincinnati Bengals Mock Draft Roundup 4.0

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Brock Bowers?! As long as Joe Burrow stays healthy, he'd be in for a massive season.

I thought long and hard here about an offensive tackle (even with Trent Brown in tow), but the DT class is much thinner -- and Murphy is one of the 15 best prospects in this class, I believe. Much like last year's selection of DE Myles Murphy (no relation), the Bengals could take his DT namesake with both the short and long term in mind.

The Bengals go with the Best Player Available strategy here, grabbing a pass-rushing technician in Latu. The former UCLA star is incredible with his hands, constantly swiping, chopping, and clubbing his way past offensive linemen and into the pocket. He'll give a boost to the Cincy pass-rush rotation, and should look great out there alongside Trey Hendrickson, Sam Hubbard, and last year's first-rounder, Myles Murphy.

The recent signing of Trent Brown to play right tackle allows the Bengals to add a forceful and needed defensive tackle for DC Lou Anarumo.

They need to get a long-term answer at right tackle and JC Latham is a perfect fit. He is a big, power player who will give them a nice right tackle even after they signed Trent Brown to a one-year deal.

After signing right tackle Trent Brown in free agency, the Bengals are cleared to address the defense in Round 1. Teaming Arnold up with DJ Turner, Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton gives Cincinnati's secondary a chance to compete with any team in the AFC. Arnold was a five-star safety prospect but made the move to cornerback, where he started for two seasons and collected six interceptions and 21 pass breakups. He also ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot and 189 pounds, and he is feisty and physical at the line of scrimmage. In short, he has the skill set of a true CB1 and future Pro Bowler.

The Bengals need a right tackle with Joe Burrow coming back from his right wrist injury and last year's starter (Jonah Williams) joining the Cardinals. The Trent Brown signing helps, but it is a one-year deal, and he missed six games to injury last season. So how about Mims? He has a 6-8, 340-pound frame, and his 1.78-second 10-yard split in his 40-yard dash shows his acceleration. However, Mims has played only 774 snaps (relatively inexperienced for an offensive line prospect) and needs to be quicker on his feet.

The temptation for an offensive tackle is strong despite signing free agent Trent Brown to a one-year contract. Protect Joe Burrow at all costs. The Bengals also have some urgency on the defensive line with D.J. Reader signing with the Detroit Lions. Enter Murphy, who might be a draft-day steal if available at No. 18, considering his intense pocket-collapsing game shown at Texas (45 quarterback pressures).