Downs has talked with the Bengals. The team itself sent multiple scouts, defensive coordinator Al Golden, and director of player personnel Duke Tobin to Columbus to watch Downs and fellow future first-rounders Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles show out.
“Arguably the best player in the draft, Downs is falling down the order in mocks due to positional value. If he manages to get to No. 10, the Bengals should sprint the card in for a player who earned an 85.0-plus PFF overall grade in three straight seasons.”
Haulcy had 11 interceptions and four forced fumbles during his college career, which spanned stops at New Mexico, Houston (two seasons) and LSU.
The Baltimore Ravens hosted former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader for a free-agent visit March 26, according to multiple reports, including from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
By signing free agents linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt last week, the Colts brought two more players with already well-established relationships with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
The Athletic’s Vic Tafur released his latest mock draft, and in it, the Cincinnati Bengals are predicted to trade down from their No. 10 selection to the Los Angeles Rams’ No. 13 pick. In this projected trade, the Bengals would gain an extra third-round pick.
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