Bengals Select Tight End Michael Mayer, Cornerback Kelee Ringo In ESPN Mock Draft

Cincinnati is picking at the end of each round this spring.

CINCINNATI — ESPN's Matt Miller dropped his first two-round mock draft this week. The Bengals selected a tight end and a cornerback in the exercise.

Notre Dame's Michael Mayer went to Cincinnati with the 28th pick.

"The first of a loaded tight end group comes off the board as the Bengals look to develop an inside passing game to complement the outside talent assembled in Cincinnati," Miller wrote. "Mayer is a throwback tight end who reminds me of T.J. Hockenson, showcasing an in-line blocking game and terrific seam game as a receiver. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Mayer had 67 catches for nine touchdowns in 2022 while playing in an offense without an established quarterback. And while he doesn't have elite speed or positional versatility, the top-ranked tight end in the class is a tremendous value at this spot, especially with Hayden Hurst hitting free agency."

Mayer grew up a Bengals fan in Northern Kentucky. In the second round, Cincinnati used the 60th pick on Georgia corner Kelee Ringo.

"Three straight cornerbacks come off the board as teams try to find the answer to three-deep receiver groups like the one Cincinnati has in its own locker room," Miller wrote. "The Bengals have three cornerbacks, including starter Eli Apple, set to hit free agency in a year in which quarterback Joe Burrow is likely to get a new deal. Ringo, who had four picks over the past two seasons, has the best physical traits of any corner in this class, but his struggles in man coverage could push him to late in Round 2."

Tight end and cornerback will both be needs this offseason, especially if Hayden Hurst does not re-sign. Both he and Drew Sample are free agents this offseason.

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