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2017 NFL Draft Aftermath: AFC North Report Cards

By Chris Schisler

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cincinnati Bengals Draft Grade:

General Manager. Mike Brown. CINCINNATI BENGALS. B+. Taking John Ross with the ninth pick was a really big risk, but the upside made it a great pick. The bottom line is that an offense with A.J. Green and Ross is going to be an explosive one. Add a healthy Tyler Eifert and it’s not even fair. The Bengals added two of the best edge players in the draft in Jordan Willis and Carl Lawson. Lawson was a complete steal; they got a second round talent in the fourth round. Joe Mixon is the most controversial player in the draft but the investment could be a high payoff for the Bengals. Mixon is a first round talent, though I took him off my board after hearing the news of another incident in high school. J.J. Dielman in the fifth round was an incredible value. If he is healthy, he will be a starter when they open the season against the Ravens.

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