9. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Allen, defensive tackle, Alabama
Cincinnati could use help in the secondary as well as at wide receiver, but we decide to go with value over everything else. The idea of Allen teaming up with Gene Atkins has to be too appealing for Marvin Lewis and Co. He’s already a pro-level player and will be a Year 1 starter.
10. Buffalo Bills: Haason Reddick, linebacker, Temple
Talking to some teams, hottest names right now: Haason Reddick & Christian McCaffrey.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 26, 2017
Reddick has been shooting up the draft boards in a big way recently. And for good reason. With elite-level athleticism and game tape that shows him to be dominant at times, the former Owl can play all three linebacker positions. That’s surely something the Bills can use on what promises to be a revamped defense this upcoming season.
11. New Orleans Saints: Jamal Adams, safety, LSU
Probably the best all-around safety in the draft, New Orleans gets an absolute steal in Adams. He can play both free safety and strong safety. Heck, the former Tiger has the capability of lining up in man coverage in the slot. That’s surely something a struggling Saints defense could use.
12. Tennessee Titans (from CLE): Mike Williams, wide receiver, Clemson
Flush with a two-headed running back monster in Derrick Henry and DeMarco Murray who went for nearly 2,400 total yards combined last season, Tennessee has a strong foundation on the ground. Add in Marcus Mariota’s progression under center, and that’s magnified further. The only thing really missing here is a true No. 1 receiver. At 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds, Williams has the size to act as that threat for Mariota outside. His catch radius will help the young quarterback improve even more.