Bengals Eyeing Kilgore for Defensive Boost

0:00It's March 7th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled with their defense in recent years, ranking near the bottom against the run and giving up too many big plays through the air. They're now eyeing South Carolina's safety, Jelanne Kilgore, as a potential fix, especially after meeting him at the NFL Combine. Kilgore, a former four-star recruit, has been a steady presence for the Gamecocks, playing in nearly every game over his college career, except for. Three, he's projected to be picked in round three of the draft, making him a solid day two or day three option for the Bengals. The team desperately needs better run defense after finishing in the bottom ten last season, and Kilgore stands out as a strong tackler in that area. Meanwhile, Cincinnati has been connected to other prospects like safety Caleb Downs and defensive end Ruben Bane Jr. in the early rounds. It makes Kilgore a great fit, is his versatility. He can play both nickel and safety, matching the player profile that Bengals director,

1:04Dutoban, prefers. Fans and scouts will be watching closely as the draft approaches, since adding a player like Kilgore could really shore up that secondary. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com