With a win-now mentality, the Cincinnati Bengals should feel that they have strengthened upon a few areas of weakness, particularly on the defensive line, given their good draft selection.
Keeping superstar quarterback Joe Burrow upright this season might also be aided by selecting a critical offensive tackle in the first round. Erick All, an Iowa tight end, was one of the several athletes the Bengals added.
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All were selected by the Bengals with the 115th overall pick in the draft, although some believed that the fourth-round pick was a reach for the tight end who was prone to injuries.
Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson stated, “As early as No. 80, they were talking about All.”
Due to an ACL tear in one season and a herniated back disc in the other, All’s final two seasons have been cut short. Although he stated he would be prepared for camp, according to Hobson, the Bengals will fortunately have plenty of other options at the position.
As a junior for Michigan, All was a crucial target, recording 38 receptions for 437 yards and two scores. For his last season, he transferred to Iowa, where he caught 21 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns.
All has the speed and hands to be a game-changing weapon for the Bengals, but his health will be crucial in this situation. He might develop into a valuable backup tight end this season, even though it might not happen right away, particularly if Zac Taylor keeps experimenting with two tight end sets.
With the 80th overall pick, the Bengals were fortunate enough to add both All and Jermaine Burton, the wide receiver from Alabama. Cincinnati should be a competitive club in 2024 after strengthening its roster; all it needs to do now is assemble all the talent.
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