The Bengals aren't strangers to moving around the draft order and acquiring more assets in the process. But trading down in this particular draft, especially in the first round, could prove tricky, given the depth of the class and the general reporting about whether trades will happen.

Linebacker, pass rush and guard are musts in this draft for Cincinnati but they'll also be looking to bolster other areas.

The Cincinnati Bengals had problems on defense in 2024, and the team should look to upgrade the unit during the 2025 NFL Draft.