2023 NFL mock draft: Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers blockbuster deals

28. Cincinnati Bengals: Calijah Kancey, DL, Pittsburgh

The Cincinnati Bengals are another team that’s just got everything going for them. Although I don’t have any skin in the game whatsoever, I hope they’re able to get the first Super Bowl win in franchise history this year. That would be fun to see.

At any rate, it seems like at this point that the Bengals are going to be able to run it back next year with their coaching staff shockingly intact and Joe Burrow getting better by the week. Lou Anarumo’s defense is already outstanding but how about adding a potential disruptive force like Calijah Kancey into the mix next year? Despite only being 6-feet, 275 pounds, Kancey was a game-wrecker on the interior with 14.5 sacks over the last two seasons.

29. Denver Broncos: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

The Denver Broncos don’t currently have a head coach, but they do have a need for offensive firepower. If the Broncos don’t trade this pick for Sean Payton, which seems like it could very well be an option at this point, then they should use it to upgrade the offense in some way.

It’s hard to see there being any better option available at this juncture than someone like Smith-Njigba, who could be a true menace in the slot for them, allowing them to keep Jerry Jeudy primarily on the outside. This team needs more weapons for Russ and Smith-Njigba fits the bill.