In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals are slated to select 18th overall. Could they improve their already excellent offensive with that choice before the 2024 campaign?
As long as Joe Burrow is starting as quarterback for the Bengals, their attack will remain unmatched. The weapons surrounding Burrow are the issue that head coach Zac Taylor needs to address.
Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd were lost by the Bengals during the 2024 offseason. After being assigned a franchise tag prior to the league’s official opening day, Tee Higgins has made a trade request. Media outlets are reporting rumors that Higgins might be relocated. Burrow would only have to put his trust in Jamar Chase, the top wide receiver, on Sundays.
To whom will the Cincinnati Bengals look for assistance?
To take some of the load off their offensive, the Bengals added running back Zack Moss and tight end Mike Gesicki, but if Higgins is moved, it leaves not much room outside.
Is it possible that the Bengals will use the LSU wide receiver pipeline to add further outside talent for Burrow to throw to?
Wide receiver Malik Nabers and quarterback Jayden Daniels are frequently brought up in discussions about LSU. They probably won’t have a chance to select Nabers with the 18th pick, but his outside partner might be available.
Joe Burrow would love to have Brian Thomas Jr., an LSU product, but many people are unaware of him.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Thomas Jr.
Wide receivers are a deep class in this year’s draft. The first ten picks may include the top three names. Thomas Jr. is expected to be selected by the Bengals at the 18th pick, although his projection is at the end of the first.
With Jayden Daniels finding him frequently, Thomas Jr. enjoyed an outstanding junior season. He hauled in 1,118 yards and 17 touchdowns on 68 receptions. In terms of receiving touchdowns in 2023, he lead all Division One football players.
At 6’3″, Brian weighs 209 pounds. At the combine, he posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.33. Thomas was the second-fastest receiver at the event, clocking in at 22.91 mph during the gauntlet passing drill, according to Next Gen Stats. His broad jump was 10’6′′, while his vertical was 38.5 inches.