Cincy Jungle
The jury is still out on these former first-round picks of the Bengals.
While there have been many factors in the Bengals’ failure to make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, the shortcomings of two first-round picks certainly aided in that.
2022 selection Dax Hill was drafted to be a Jessie Bates replacement, but after three seasons, Hill is now trying to make his mark at cornerback after a disastrous stint at safety. While he had some good moments as a corner last year, he missed more than half the season due to an ACL tear, a challenging injury for a defensive back to recover from. And there were still enough issues at corner to wonder if he’s capable of being a quality starter there.
Then there’s Myles Murphy, the team’s 2023 first-rounder who’s looked more like he belongs in the Jordan Willis/Will Clarke/Margus Hunt/Dontay Moch group of failed Bengals edge draftees than someone worthy of a first-round selection. Zero sacks and three hits in 215 pass-rush attempts by him last season really make you wonder if he’s capable of even being a decent backup in this league.
Alas, when it comes down to it, which of these two former high draft picks will have the better pro career? Sound off in the poll below and in the comments!
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