Mel Kiper's Mock Draft: Bengals' Blueprint for Success

0:00It's April 4th. This is NFL News Today football coverage, powered by AI. Mel Kuiper dropped his latest three-round NFL mod draft, and enhanced the Cincinnati Bengals a solid trio of picks to fix some glaring holes. They grabbed cornerback Mansour Delane from LSU at the 10th spot overall, wide-receive Rezacariah branch from Georgia at number 41, and defensive. Tackle Dominique Orange from Iowa State at 72. The Bengals have struggled with recent draft busts, leaving Duke Tobin's crew in a tough spot heading into this year. Kuiper teamed up with other ESPN experts for this projection, aiming straight at the team's weaknesses after a quiet free agency. Fans might gripe about adding another receiver, but with Andre Iosevoss not stepping up and others like Jermaine Burton flaming out, depth behind. To Mar chase and T Higgins is a real issue. Branch brings speed after the catch to spark Joe Burrow's offense right away. Delane bolsters a thin cornerback room with just two starters, while Big Citrus AK Orange

1:02pushes the interior line, challenging underperformers like Chris Jenkins Jr. for snaps. This haul blends immediate help with long-term growth, sinking perfectly with the Bengals young free agent ads. Could be the blueprint they need, come draft day.