The Cincinnati Bengals are currently slated to be the first team to be on the clock in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but that may not remain true. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Cincinnati is considering trading down from the No. 33 pick in the second round.
Per sources, the Bengals are actively exploring trading down from the 33rd overall pick, even with a couple guys there (Ross Blacklock, Josh Jones, etc.) they like. Indy looking to go down from the 34th spot, too.
Lots of depth in the second round = movement on trades.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 24, 2020
On Thursday night, the Bengals made it official by selecting Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Seeing that they have their franchise quarterback, Cincinnati can turn their attention to the other needs on their roster.
After some surprising selections in the first round, there is still a slew of talented players remaining. Sitting at the No. 33 pick, the Bengals have shown interest in selecting players like Josh Jones and Ross Blacklock. Jones and Blacklock were both players that were considered possible first-round picks.
On the other hand, with a deep pool of players still available, Cincinnati could decide to compile more draft capital for the rest of the draft. Besides the Bengals, the Indianapolis Colts are also looking into possibly trading out of the No. 34 pick in the second round.
Without a doubt, the Bengals are amid a complete rebuild, with Zac Taylor entering his second season as the team's head coach. Following a semi-active free agency, Cincinnati would benefit from adding as many plug-and-play starters as they can in the 2020 NFL Draft.
If the Bengals are unable to find a trade partner for the No. 33 pick, then Jones, Blacklock, Tee Higgins, or even Denzel Mims would be ideal selections. But before making a selection, Cincinnati has made it known they are open for business at the No. 33 pick.
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