NFL Draft

As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in an intriguing position regarding their potential first-round selection. While the team is widely expected to bolster their trenches with an offensive or defensive lineman, a potential need at wide receiver could alter their plans, particularly if they anticipate losing Tee Higgins in 2025 after playing under the franchise tag in 2024. In this scenario, many mock drafts have linked the Bengals with LSU Tigers wideout Brian Thomas Jr.

As the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer, speculation and predictions are running rampant about which prospects will hear their names called in the coveted first round. Among the buzz, one name stands out as a potential surprise: Kamari Lassiter, the standout cornerback from the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Lauren Gray, an analyst for Pro Football Focus, has boldly declared Lassiter as a candidate to be a surprise first-round selection. While Lassiter is widely regarded as one of the top cornerbacks in the upcoming draft class, most mock drafts have him slated to come off the board in the later rounds.