Identifying TOP Defensive Playmakers Bengals Could Target in 2025 NFL Draft
The Cincinnati Bengals need to bolster their defense. Which defensive playmakers make sense for them in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft?
James Rapien shares his thoughts on the top targets at pick No. 17, including some non-defensive line options that could be high on the Bengals’ draft board!
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12 comments
I like the defense line Nolin & green. U was heavy on safety at first but the tier of talent is better on that d line . Unless it’s a tackle or guard you can’t pass on . So my dream draft would be best oline on their board 1st . Safety 2nd. D line and linebacker the rest
Mike Green
I pray Nolan is gone by our pick cuz that’s who Bengals want to draft. I don’t believe he will be Myles Murphy bad but he won’t be a difference maker. I don’t like what I see from him on film. I really believe Emanwori will be a star at the next level. I hope they take him or that Guard Bray.
who dey and RIP to the Iceman
Nick emo or jihaad Campbell are my dream picks. I think these are both pro bowl+ level players. Then attack guard at 2 and edge at 3 or move back and pick both in late 2/early 3.
Safety/LB, Guard, Edge
Moving back in the draft could be huge, the difference in athlete between 17-35 isn’t massive
We can’t afford another Myles Murphy #1 defensive pick got to go with a playmaker that can play week 1
I'm hoping front office sees malik Wright video dalton risner is begging to be a bengal wife has 1 million tik token followers 3 to 4 million should do it nothing is more important than protection for burrow
Edge
Emmanwori and forget about it
If they get Jihaad Campbell they can let Pratt go
I like a bunch of these prospects, but there are just too many holes and I still believe that if you can't stop the run and you can't protect Burrow, the rest won't matter. I wouldn't mind seeing them trade down to get another 2nd round pick, but I know they don't do that kind of thing.