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6 picks out... TEs still out there: Kuntz, Mallory, Allen

B's on the clock

Mallory to the Colts

Bengals grab Chase Brown RB Illinois

Overview
Volume ball-carrier with a compact frame and high-end stamina to wear defenses down. Brown is less slasher than he is a between-the-tackles grinder. He needs to prove he can be an effective outside runner to help widen the field. He’s natural and agile as a one-cut runner and has the receiving talent to make plays out of the backfield. He’s a bit of a one-note runner but could compete for a three-down backup role with a limited ceiling.


Strengths
Hit 100-plus yards rushing in nine consecutive games in 2022.
Workhorse who averaged 27.3 carries per game in 2022.
Sudden plant and cuts downhill.
Adept at following and steering lead blocks into linebackers.
Sets up his open-field moves to elude tacklers.
Fluid routes coming out of the backfield.
Good hand-eye coordination making catches on the move.

Weaknesses
Ball security issues popped up in 2022.
Looks for cutbacks prematurely, limiting linebacker flow.
Very average power through first contact.
Feet deaden when bracing for contact between tackles.
Tends to be a one-speed runner.
Inconsistent finding his positioning to protect QB.

From The Athletic

STRENGTHS: Compact build and low center of gravity helps him absorb and bounce off contact ... sees the field well and trusts his vision ... sharp, balanced cuts leave missed tackles all over the field ... runs with timing and patience to allow blocks to engage before accelerating through the hole ... presses the line and abruptly sticks his foot in the ground on stretch and outside zone runs, forcing overpursuit with his cutting control ... quickly taps into his top gear to create explosive runs (ranked No. 2 in the FBS with 48 runs of 10+ yards in 2022) ... his 40-inch vertical and 10-foot 7-inch broad jump ranked No. 1 among running backs at the NFL Scouting Combine ... made clear improvements as a route runner and blocker on the 2022 tape ... gained 25 pounds since he arrived at Illinois and changed his nutrition to prepare his body for the workload vs. Big Ten competition ... had a career-year as a senior, surpassing 100 rushing yards in 10 of 12 games, including vs. the top run defenses (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin) on the schedule.

WEAKNESSES: Average run power and not a consistent drive-through-contact runner ... slight hip tightness and can be tripped up by arm tackles ... inconsistent second-level cuts ... accelerates well, but pull-away gear doesn’t always match timed speed ... inconsistent blocking reps on tape, either missing the blitzer or struggling to square and sustain ... ball security must improve (five fumbles in 2022) ... smaller target as a pass catcher ... low touchdown production considering his offensive touches ... suffered two Grade-2 AC sprains as a junior, one in preseason camp (August 2021) and another vs. Maryland (September 2021).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Illinois, Brown was the lead back in offensive coordinator Barry Lunney’s zone-based run scheme. A Canada native, he leaves Illinois as the school’s No. 2 all-time leading rusher after a standout 2022 season, finishing second in the FBS in carries (328) and third in rushing yards per game (136.9). Built low to the ground, Brown feels the flow of pursuit and cuts against it with above-average balance, pacing and toughness. He wasn’t asked to run a variety of routes, but he catches the ball cleanly away from his frame when leaked out as a receiver. Overall, Brown has mediocre run strength and must continue to prove himself as a blocker, but his ability to pair his quick-scan vision with his controlled footwork should translate well to the next level. He projects as an NFL rotational back who will be ready when/if a starting opportunity arises.

Jake Liscow @JakeLiscow
According to the the PFF draft board, the Bengals have selected the 17th, 46th, 82nd, 159th, and 106th best players in the draft.

Well, we're through 5 rounds and I haven't thrown anything at MrsB1 for jinxing us or kicked a toddler....

Bengals1 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:17 pm

Jake Liscow @JakeLiscow
According to the the PFF draft board, the Bengals have selected the 17th, 46th, 82nd, 159th, and 106th best players in the draft.

Well, we're through 5 rounds and I haven't thrown anything at MrsB1 for jinxing us or kicked a toddler....

If you switch four and five we have drafted better players than our position every round

6th round has punter written all over it

skycruiser wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:31 pm

6th round has punter written all over it

yep... even more so with the extra pick