[Rain Man]

Cincinnati came into the draft with the following draft priorities. Blue means that we drafted a player at that position (or equivalent), and black means that we didn't address it.

Position Priority
RT High
RG High
MLB High

QB Medium to High

TE Medium
ROLB Medium
WR Medium
DT Medium
CB Medium
K Medium

DE Low
RB Low
S Low

LG, LT, C, RB, P, LOLB - None

Here are our picks.

1-11 - Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma - The thinking is that he might move to guard, but he'll lock down either the RG or RT position.
2-42 - Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama - Likely to be our new MLB
3 – 73 - Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan - I needed an ROLB and not necessarily a DE, but figured Chase will be in the mix for the pass rush slot and an eventual starter.
4 -111 - Bobby Evans, OT, Oklahoma - If Cody Ford becomes a guard, we're hopeful that Evans will be our RT.
5 – 150 - Kris Boyd, CB, Texas - Good CB depth with starter potential.
6 – 184 - Antoine Wesley, WR, Texas Tech - Possibly a good third down receiver to start.
6 – 200 - Preston Williams, WR, Colorado State - Competition with Wesley for the third receiver spot.
6 -212 - Dax Raymond, TE, Utah State - Tight end depth, and could be a starter some day.
6 – 213 - Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota State - Good backup QB in the film room, and we're confident in him if we need him.
6 – 215 - Bobby Okereke, LB, Stanford - Luxury pick here. Will compete with Mack Wilson for the MLB spot.
7 – 225 - Matt Gay, K, Utah - We needed a kicker and got the strongest leg in the draft, with accuracy.