Renell Wren could be a name we look back on and wonder just how he fell into the Bengals lap."The Bengals started out the final day of the
draft by trading up and addressing the backup quarterback position with Ryan
Finley. 21 picks later
http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-josh-malone-jersey , they used their second fourth-round pick to take defensive tackle Renell Wren
out of Arizona state.Wren is a raw prospect who will be added to a defensive
line looking for more depth as well as future players.What Wren brings to the
BengalsAthletic profile: Wren is what you’d imagine when you think of a project
player. He has great strength and speed for his size at 6’4” and 295 pounds. He
also has the length that the Bengals simply don’t have in the middle. You can
see what I’m talking about when you watch just how quickly he can get off the
ball.Ability to plug the middle: The Bengals run defense was just plain bad last
year, and it was clear at times they didn’t have enough big guys to properly
rotate and defend the run. Wren can step into that rotation from the start. Here
is another example of him destroying a play.Traits that project well as a pass
rusher: When we say Wren is raw, he doesn’t really have pass rush moves. It
seems like at times he coasted off of his physical ability in college. He will
now be in a room with guys who will sit him down and make sure he understands
how to properly attack the quarterback in the NFL. Why the Bengals selected
WrenDepth: Last year the Bengals had to rely on guys like Sam Hubbard, Michael
Johnson and Jordan Willis to kick inside far too often. You shouldn’t expect
that to stop in obvious passing situations, but Wren can be another guy in the
rotation to help keep guys like Geno Atkins fresh during a game.High Ceiling:
Wren was never very productive at Arizona State. His NFL career could be where
he plays his best football. He just needs to learn more about how offensive
lines will be trying to block him, and he needs to develop some technique in
pass rushing. If he can do that, he has all the God given ability in the world
to potentially be a starter some day.Versatility: You can expect to see Wren at
nose tackle and 3-technique during his career with the Bengals. He has the
physical tools to really be successful in both roles once he develops his game a
little bit more. The Bengals absolutely love guys who can do multiple things.
When you have a guy who is that quick at getting off the ball who knows how to
use his power, you just have to get him on the field however you can.The future:
It is no secret that Atkins isn’t getting any younger. He will be 32-years-old
after the 2019 season is over. They need to start planning for who could take
his place, and Wren is a guy who could possibly do that if he is able to take in
what the Bengals and Atkins are going to teach him. Imagine this guy learning
what he is doing on the field. The Bengals addressed the offensive line in the
first round. What will they do in the second?"The first round of the draft is
officially in the books, which means we continue to milk draft season for all
it’s worth.While most of their recent first-round picks haven’t produced like
they should, second rounders have been good for the Bengals. Jessie Bates III,
Joe Mixon, and Tyler Boyd have all become outstanding players, and each were
taken in the second round. Hopefully Jonah Williams can reverse some of their
misfortune in the first round.With that in mind, the Bengals still have several
holes in their squad that they have to fix. Should the Bengals go with a
linebacker? Could the Bengals go with another offensive lineman? Will Zac Taylor
focus on defense?The first round came with plenty of surprises, with several
first round-caliber players being left on the board on Friday. Will any of them
fall to the Bengals?Here is a mock of the second round, after the events of last
night:33. Arizona Cardinals - Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida34. Indianapolis Colts -
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss35. Oakland Raiders - Greedy Williams
Tyler Boyd Jersey , CB, LSU36. San Francisco 49ers - A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss37. Seattle Seahawks - Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida38. Jacksonville
Jaguars - Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Byron
Murphy, CB, Washington40. Buffalo Bills - Eric McCoy, OL, Texas A&M41.
Denver Broncos - Drew Lock, QB, Missouri42. Cincinnati Bengals - Mack Wilson,
LB, Alabama43. Detroit Lions - Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple44. Green Bay Packers -
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State45. Los Angeles Rams - Dre’Mont Jones,
DT
Carl Lawson Jersey , Ohio State46. Indianapolis Colts - Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware47. Carolina Panthers- Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma48: Miami Dolphins -
Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss49. Cleveland Browns - Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia50.
Minnesota Vikings - Zach Allen, DT, Boston College51. Tennessee Titans - Deebo
Samuel, WR, South Carolina52. Denver Broncos - Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State53.
Philadelphia Eagles - Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama54. Houston Texans – Justin
Layne, CB, Michigan State55. Houston Texans – Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State56. New
England Patriots – Irv Smith Jr.
Womens Michael Johnson Jersey ,TE, Alabama57. Philadelphia Eagles – Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame58. Dallas Cowboys – Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE, Louisiana
Tech59. Indianapolis Colts – Chase Winovich, EDGE, Michigan60. Los Angeles
Chargers – Yodny Cajuste, OL, West Virginia61. Kansas City Chiefs – Gerald
Willis, DL, Miami62. New Orleans Saints – Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M63.
Kansas City Chiefs – Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss64. New England Patriots – Oshane
Ximenes, EDGE, Old DominionIt would be hard for the Bengals to screw this up,
with so much talent left on the board. Let’s hope that they continue their
streak of second round success.
