NFL Draft: Best available prospects for Rounds 2-3

The first 32 picks have come and gone, but there is still plenty of talent on the board as the Cincinnati Bengals look forward to the 41st pick on Friday night. After trading Dexter Lawrence away for the 10th pick, the Bengals will make their first pick early in Round 2, and there are several Round 1-level prospects looking to hear their names called. Here’s a look at the best available NFL Draft prospects for Rounds 2-3.

Defensive Line The Bengals have been pretty busy adding pieces up front, but I suspect they aren’t done. To many, Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald was DT one in this class, and he has no business still being on the board. However, he is a nose tackle, and the Bengals traded their 1st Round pick for Dexter Lawrence.

It seems pretty far-fetched to think that the Bengals would then use their 2nd Round pick on a player at the same position. The advantage would be that it allows you to move on from T. J.

Slaton and save a few bucks. McDonald would spell Lawrence at times and could come in at nose to free up Lawrence to move around the defensive front for advantageous matchups. Gabe Jacas has a great get-off, powerful hips, and excellent feet as a pass rusher.