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| 2009 NFL Draft - Cincinnati Bengals | ||||||
| Round | Pick # | Overall | Player | Pos. | Class | School |
| 1 | 6 | 6 | Andre Smith | T | Jr | Alabama |
| 2 | 6 | 38 | Rey Maualuga | LB | Sr | USC |
| 3 | 6 | 70 | Michael Johnson | DE | Sr | Georgia Tech |
| 3 | 34* | 98 | Chase Coffman | TE | Sr | Missouri |
| 4 | 6 | 106 | Jonathan Luigs | C | Sr | Arkansas |
| 5 | 6 | 142 | Kevin Huber | P | Sr | Cincinnati |
| 6 | 6 | 179 | Morgan Trent | CB | Sr | Michigan |
| 6 | 36* | 209 | Bernard Scott | RB | Sr | Abilene Christian |
| 7 | 6 | 215 | Fui Vakapuna | RB | Sr | Brigham Young |
| 7 | 40* | 249 | Clinton McDonald | DT | Sr | Memphis |
| 7 | 43* | 252 | Freddie Brown | WR | Sr | Utah |
2008 RECORD: 4-11-1
LAST SEASON: Offensive line crumbled, leaving QB Carson Palmer vulnerable. He broke his nose, sprained his ankle and tore ligament and tendon in passing elbow, dooming Cincinnati's season. Palmer decided to let the elbow heal on its own rather than have reconstructive surgery, and seems to be OK. The line is still overriding issue - RT Stacy Andrews left for Philadelphia and LT Levi Jones has been limited by injuries in last few years.
THEY NEED: OT, pass-rushing DL.
THEY DON'T NEED: QB, RB.
POSSIBLE FIRST PICK:Jason Smith, Monroe, OT Andre Smith, Orakpo.
OUTLOOK: Cincinnati's priority is to upgrade both lines. Bengals gave up 51 sacks and had only 17 last season, their biggest reasons for four-win season. Signing DT Tank Johnson from Dallas could help get pressure on passer. Even if Palmer's elbow is fully recovered, it won't matter much if he gets knocked around again next season.
