Cleveland Browns: Players team doesn’t want AFC North to draft
By Peter Smith
Cincinnati Bengals
Andre Dillard, OT Washington State
The Bengals have struggled to deal with their offensive line the past few years and Dillard would bail them out from a lot of those sins, including but not limited to the extension with Bobby Hart. Dillard is the best offensive tackle prospect in the class with elite athleticism and a wealth of experience as a pass protector. He’s also a nasty run blocker.
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Whether Dillard starts out at right tackle with Cordy Glenn still on the left or would take over left tackle, Dillard represents a real threat to be able to counter Myles Garrett or Olivier Vernon. The Bengals have a little more stability on the interior and getting a legit offensive tackle would do them a world of good.
Ben Burr-Kirven, LB Washington
The Bengals have struggled to find linebackers with speed or any kind of coverage ability for the better part of a decade. They relied on Vontaze Burfict to be their only player that was really capable of doing anything for years and it hurt them. Now, he’s gone and they have no excuse. Ben Burr-Kirven could transition to WILL and give them an athletic player who is fearless.
Part of what makes this a good fit is the Bengals have such a big defensive line that can protect their linebackers and allow them to fly around unencumbered, which is how Burr-Kirven had outstanding production for the Washington Huskies. That could enable Burr-Kirven to fly around and rack up tackles against the Browns