Bengals' Draft Sleepers: Edge Rushers to Rebuild Line

0:00On March 27, Bingo's fans have reasoned to worry about the pass rush after Trey Hendrickson signed with the Ravens and Rookie Shamar Steward, struggled in his first year. The team desperately needs edge talent, especially if they miss out on top prospect Ruben Bain Jr. in the early rounds. But there's good news heading into the draft. Day 2 of the draft offers some underrated edge rushers who could step in and make an impact right away. These sleepers have the tools to develop into starters, filling the gap left by Hendrickson and even free agent Joseph Osai. Fans might be skeptical about raw prospects, but coaches see upside in players like Auburns Kiran Crawford, who has sharpened his past rush moves, or Indiana's Mikhail Kamara, a strong edge-setter overlooked at the combine. Penn State's Danny Dennis Sutton showed surprising speed in testing, making him a third-round fit. Meanwhile, Tennessee's Joshua Joseph's brings elite length and burst that a pro scheme could unlock while UCF's Malachi Lawrence stole the show at the combine with his power

1:02speed combo. He might even rack up sacks as a Rookie after bulking up. The Bingo's front office is eyeing these Day 2 gems to rebuild that defensive line without reaching too far, keeping the team competitive for. Another deep playoff run.