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A look at the top players still on the board."The first round of the 2019 NFL Draft was nothing is not interesting. It started off innocently enough Boomer Esiason Jersey White , but soon enough surprises started to mount, The Bengals missed out on the Devin White/Devin Bush sweepstakes, but in the end got the draft’s best offensive tackle in Jonah Williams, so it ended up being a positive. They still have more needs to fill with their 10 remaining pick and although the top 32 players are off the board, there is still a lot of talent remaining. Here are the best players available heading in to Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft, LinebackersLinebacker is a good place to start seeing that it is the team’s biggest need. Alabama’s Mack Wilson is the top remaining player at the position. He was seen by some as a potential first-round pick, but his testing at Alabama’s pro day was troubling. Wilson’s tape, however, is impressive. The 6’2” 238-pound linebacker has a knack for making plays in the pass game and totaled six interceptions in the last two seasons. Wilson could be a good bet for a Bengals team that struggles in coverage.Minnesota linebacker Blake Cashman is another option in Round 2 or 3. Although he is always around the ball, he tends to dive at ankles on tackles rather than securing the tackle. This is troubling especially on a team which already has plenty of tackling issues.Conversely, Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke is an excellent tackler. Okereke is 6’3”, 234 pounds and can fly around the field. He has excellent burst and closing speed and is a big hitter. He was very productive with 88 total tackles in his junior season and 94 last year.Germaine Pratt only started one season North Carolina State, but he made it count, totaling 104 tackles. Pratt is the total package. He is 6’3”, 240 pounds and has some of the best film in the class. He has very good athletic ability, but nothing that jumps off of the page like the pair of first-round linebackers.Defensive LineThis was quite a year for defensive line and a ton of talented players went off the board in Round 1. Having said that, there are still some excellent players remaining. Michigan’s Chase Winovich has a relentless motor and always seems to be around the ball. He only had five sacks in 2018, but had 8.5 the season before.The Bengals have also shown some interest in Florida’s a Jachai Polite. He has some red flags involving his attitude, testing and effort Carlos Dunlap Jersey White , but is a beast against both the run and the pass, where he had 11 sacks last season.Boston College’s Zach Allen could be a fit as well. He never put up great numbers, but was an excellent moving piece in the Golden Eagles’ defensive front. Allen can play inside, outside, or with his hand in the dirt.If the Bengals decide they need a true interior defensive lineman, there are still a couple of good options available in Arizona State’s Renell Wren, Western Illinois’ Khalen Saunders, and of course Ohio State’s Dre’mont Jones.Saunders is a freak athlete who impressed at the FCS level then showed he can hang with the big boys at the Senior Bowl. Jones had a monster year for the Buckeyes, tallying 8.5 sacks as a defensive tackle, Either would make a great compliment to Geno Atkins on the inside.Defensive BackDefensive back is not really a need for the Bengals at this point. They might need to find an eventual replacement for Darqueze Dennard, but hopefully he is one of the pair of defensive backs they can keep beyond 2019. Still, with the way talent has slipped in this draft, they could end up making a value selection. Byron Murphy and Greedy Williams are widely seen as the best two cornerbacks in this draft, and it is shocking that they did not go in Round 1. Rock Ya-Sin, and Amani Oruwariye also make a strong case as top players in the group, but they have slipped as well. Florida’s Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is seen by many as the top safety in the draft, yet the versatile player remains. He is interesting because although he plays safety, he is excellent in man and perhaps the best slot defender in the draft. Could he be Dennard’s replacement?The trio of Delaware’s Nasir Adderley, Virginia’s Juan Thornhill Anthony Munoz Jersey , and Kentucky’s Mike Edwards also have potential to be huge play-makers in the NFL, and could worth finding a place for in the Bengals’ secondary.QuarterbackIt is time to address the elephant in the room: Missouri quarterback Drew Lock is still available. Lock does some really good things on film. He is accurate, throws a great deep ball, and can create with his feet. Lock will not last long in Round 2, but could be a huge pick up. At the very least, the Bengals need to add a backup quarterback, and Lock could be a great developmental prospect. Other options that could be around a little later include West Virginia’s Will Grier and Buffalo’s Tyree Jackson. Grier, like Lock, has some impressive film. Both are quarterbacks who I would be excited about seeing develop in the future. Jackson is a little rough around the edges, but does some things very well. He is an accurate passer who is not flustered by the pass rush.Tight EndWhile Alabama’s Irv Smith, Jr. is still on the board, the best available player by my estimate is Jace Sternberger. The Texas A&M prospect had a great year, catching 48 passes for 832 yards and 10 touchdowns. At 6’4” and 250 pounds, he is not exactly a physical specimen by positional standards, but he has an incredible ability to gain additional yardage once the ball is in his hands. Blocking is not his strong suit though, and he would primarily serve as an additional pass-catching option to make this Bengals offense even more potent.Wide ReceiverSpeaking of pass-catchers, there are a number of options available. D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel Michael Johnson Jersey , and Hakeem Butler were all considered potential first round picks and bring very different skill sets to the table. A pair of Buckeyes in Parris Campbell and Terry McLaurin also should be high on boards going into Night 2. Receiver is not a huge need for the Bengals, but they could be tempted by one of these players or a plethora of others in Round 3. However, it is most likely that they wait until Day 3 to make a move at the position.Running BackThe Bengals lost their third running back recently, but don’t expect them to use a second or third round pick to replace him. Damien Harris, Miles Sanders, and David Montgomery are likely they next three players off of the board at the position, but there will be plenty of options for the Bengals on Day 3.Offensive LineThe Bengals already added one offensive tackle, and although they are likely to add a second, it probably won’t be on Day 2. Florida’s Jawaan Taylor could be tempting, but he probably won’t last very long. Oklahoma’s Cody Ford and Kansas State’s Dalton Risner are other players they have shown interest in through the pre-draft process. Both can play either guard or tackle, which is useful in many respects.Most Intriguing Bengals OptionsThe Bengals still have a massive need at linebacker which makes Wilson, Okereke, and Pratt all very interesting Day 2 prospects, All three could be plug-n-play starters for the Bengals. This clip shows how Wilson makes plays in the passing game.Okereke is an excellent tackler.Here is a sample of Pratt’s athleticism. If they want to add an offensive playmaker, Sternberger is the way to go. The Bengals don’t absolutely need to add a tight end, but Tyler Eifert is a liability and C.J. Uzomah is a big drop-off. Sternberger gives them the flexibility to use EIfert more as a wide receiver or save his body by using him sparingly. Take a look at how Sternberger makes playsIt was predicted before the draft that Drew Lock could fall, but I don’t think anyone expected this. Lock has an excellent arm and a viable leadership presence on the field. Lockcould be a steal in Round 2 and a star in the NFL for years to come.Take a look.Who do you want the Bengals to target today? Brett Veach has made so many maneuvers involving draft picks since taking over as the Kansas City Chiefs' general manager that it's hard to believe he's never led an actual draft.That changes this week.The young front office boss, who took over when John Dorsey was let go last summer, heads into the three-day draft Thursday without a first-round pick. But Veach has one in the second round and two more in the third http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-sam-hubbard-jersey , giving him ample opportunity to shore up a leaky defense on an otherwise deep roster."I am looking forward to it. I've been working up to it, been doing this for 12 years," he said last week. "I've been going to the draft room for a long time. Certainly, it will be different as a GM. I am surrounded by a lot of great people and trust those guys."The Chiefs clearly trust him. Dorsey did a good job of acquiring talent after taking over a 2-14 franchise, but his inability to manage the salary cap ultimately led to his ouster.Veach has quickly balanced the books, using draft choices to help the process. He sent a fourth-round pick next year to Buffalo to grab middle linebacker Reggie Ragland, who started right away last season, and a fifth-rounder this year to Cleveland for swing offensive tackle Cam Erving.Then, he dealt quarterback Alex Smith to Washington for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick this year, and cornerback Marcus Peters and a sixth-round pick this year to the Los Angeles Rams for a fourth-round pick this year and a second-round selection next season.Got all that?The upshot is that, while nobody is quite sure what Veach will do when he runs his own draft, the safe assumption is that he will move aggressively to nab a player he likes."That's just kind of who I am. I have a group of guys up there who are worried that I'm going to be too aggressive," he said, "so I'm glad I have those guys. Everyone does this, and we've done this the last five years, you go through mock drafts just like you see online. We kind of just play that game ourselves in regards to what do we do if, or what about if this guy slides."I think every scenario had me trading up and my guys were like, 'we have a lot of good picks here.' I think I'll have a good group of guys helping me out there."As Veach and the Chiefs prepare for the draft, here are some things to know:PRIORITIZING DEFENSEThe Chiefs spent lavishly on WR Sammy Watkins and are deep on offense Tyler Kroft Jersey White , but there are holes across the board on defense. Look for them to target a pass rusher or cornerback with their first couple of choices, regardless of whether Veach decides to trade up."Brett puts his own flare on things here and there," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "I think he's very thorough. If I can tell you what he is, he's very thorough."BUT REMEMBER OFFENSEKansas City will have a young, largely unproven starter under center after Patrick Mahomes II took over. Veach and Reid both talked about surrounding him with talent, and that could mean more help with pass catchers and offensive linemen.LOCAL LOOKOUTThere are some local names that could fit nicely in Kansas City. Kansas DE Dorance Armstrong showed flashes of talent throughout his career in Lawrence, while Kanas State CB D.J. Reed has the speed to help on defense and special teams — he was a return ace with the Wildcats.HITS, MISSES AND BARGAINSThe Chiefs have landed at least one Pro Bowl player each of the past three drafts: Peters in 2015, WR Tyreek Hill the next year and RB Kareem Hunt last season. But they also have acquired other key guys, including Mahomes in the first round last year and DT Chris Jones in the second round in 2016.The misses have largely been on defense. CB KeiVarae Russell was cut in camp after going in the third round in 2016, while DE Tanoh Kpassagnon rarely saw the field as a second-rounder last year.Good luck finding bigger bargains than Hunt and Hill. Hunt was a third-round pick last year and led the league in rushing as a rookie, while Hill was a fifth-round pick with plenty of off-the-field issues, but has thrived as a wide receiver and return man.

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