The Bengals have bigger needs, regardless. The next pick in Kiper’s mock is a guard prospect in Armand Membou. The one after that is a safety, Nick Emmanwori. A few picks later, top tight end Colston Loveland. Later in the round? Pass-rusher Nic Scourton.

Alabama football has a few players who could go in the first round of the NFL Draft. ESPN's Mel Kiper projects that two will.

With the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 campaign over and 2025 NFL Draft spot locked in, experts from different media outlets have begun making predictions for what Cincinnati will do with its pick. Here's a look at five different expert projections.