Ranking the Cleveland Browns and AFC North draft classes
No. 2: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals and director of player personnel Duke Tobin did an outstanding job in this draft, as they have future starters littered throughout this draft class. Selecting franchise quarterback Joe Burrow was the easiest pick for Tobin, as he should solidify that position for the next decade.
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Wide receiver Tee Higgins from Clemson was selected with the first pick in the second round and has the potential to be a special player in this league for a long time. He and Burrow have a unique opportunity to grow together as young players on this roster.
Linebackers Logan Wilson and Akeem Davis-Gaither were drafted in the third and fourth rounds respectively and both have a chance to make an immediate impact on this Bengals defense. So does pass rushing specialist Khalid Kareem from Notre Dame, who had 13.5 career sacks and four forced fumbles in his three-season playing career for the Fighting Irish.
The Bengals get the nod here at the No. 2 spot for possibly hitting on a franchise quarterback and having three to four other potential starters out of this class. However, they did not make No. 1 on this list.