2011 NFL Draft Picks: Cincinnati Bengals Projections – Results

With free agency unavailable this off-season, it will be interesting to see how each team drafts this spring. Throughout the three days of the 2011 NFL draft, we will be updating this page for the Cincinnati Bengals every night to give you analysis of their selection results.

On Thursday NFL teams will only select players in the first round of the draft. On Friday, they will all select their second and third round picks.

Saturday each team will finish of its draft by selecting players through rounds four to seven. Enjoy the draft and come back here later to see our take on players selected for the Cincinnati Bengals.

2011 NFL Draft Selections (Before Draft Begins)

Bengals Draft Needs

QB, WR, RB, OT, OG, C, DE, SS, FS,

Rebuilding time for Bengals

Selections

Pick 4: Receiver A.J. Green

Big time potential but if Carson Palmer leaves the team, his overall production will go down the tubes if they can’t find a quality veteran quarterback. Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens aren’t expected back so Green will see consistent double teams if he starts to flash his skills at any point.

Green is the beginning of a new era in Cincinnati and it will be interesting to see how his career plays out.

Ovarall Draft Grade: B+

Second Round

35. Quarterback Andy Dalton

Well it looks like the Carson Palmer era is over in Cincinnati after all as Andy Dalton will probably start right away for the Bengals. With A.J. Green and Dalton, this team will have a lot to learn and defenses like the Steelers and Ravens should benefit with big games against the Bengals this season.

66. Defensive Lineman Dontay Moch

Finally the Bengals help themselves on defense but this is going to be a rebuilding year for this team. Long way to go before they are ready to win again.

101. Offensive Lineman Clint Boling

134. Free Safety Robert Sands

167. Wide Receiver Ryan Whalen

207. Corner back Korey Lindsey

246. Running Back Jay Finley