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After looking at the best recent draft picks for teams that currently occupy the first ten selections of April’s draft, it’s time to look at the Bengals who have the 11th pick. Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports has them selecting quarterback Dwayne Haskins out of Ohio State with that pick in his latest mock draft.
Cincinnati made the playoffs five straight seasons from 2011-2015, due in part to some draft choices who played a vital role. Some of the players who helped them earn a trip to the postseason are featured on the list.
Note: Only time with the Bengals is considered for the list. Where they were drafted makes a difference - meaning this isn’t exactly a top-ten players drafted by Cincinnati since 2000 list. Players like Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd are in need of another good season or two before earning a spot. Some late-round picks who didn’t quite make the list but had solid careers with the team include Robert Geathers (fourth round, 2004), Nedu Ndukwe (seventh round, 2007), Clint Boling (fourth round, 2011), Marvin Jones (fifth round, 2012), George Iloka (fifth round, 2012), and Russell Bodine (fourth round, 2014).
Geno Atkins, DT - 4th round, 120th overall (2010); time with Bengals: 2010-present
Seven Pro Bowls and two First Team All-Pro appearances is fairly impressive for a former fourth round pick. One of the best interior line pass rushers, Atkins has accumulated 71 sacks thus far.
A.J. Green, WR - 1st round, 4th overall (2011); time with Bengals: 2011-present
Green earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons. His impressive career numbers consist of 602 catches for 8,907 yards and 63 touchdowns. He recently welcomed a new baby boy to the world according to Local 12 Cincinnati.
Andrew Whitworth, OT - 2nd round, 55th overall (2006); time with Bengals: 2006-2016
Altogether, Whitworth started 164 games in 11 years on the offensive line for Cincinnati. He had three Pro Bowl nods and was a First Team All-Pro selection for the 2015 season.
Chad Johnson, WR - 2nd round, 36th overall (2001); time with Bengals: 2001-2010
A.J. Green still has Johnson to catch for nearly every team receiving record. In 10 seasons with Cincinnati, Johnson caught 751 passes for 10,783 yards and 66 touchdowns.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR - 7th round, 204th overall (2001); time with Bengals: 2001-2008
Three wide receivers in the top five as Houshmandzadeh was an absolute steal in the seventh round. He led the NFL with 112 receptions in 2007 and had over 900 receiving yards four times for Cincinnati.
Carlos Dunlap, DE - 2nd round, 54th overall (2010); time with Bengals: 2010-present
Dunlap has helped create a dynamic duo along with Geno Atkins along Cincinnati's defensive line. Twice Atkins has been named to the Pro Bowl, and he has recorded 72.5 career sacks.
Carson Palmer, QB - 1st round, 1st overall (2004); time with Bengals: 2004-2010
Palmer had a solid, yet unspectacular seven years with the Bengals which places him lower on the list as he was the first overall selection in 2004. He threw 154 touchdowns (along with 100 interceptions) while completing 62.9 percent of his passes as a member of the Bengals.
Rudi Johnson, RB - 4th round, 100th overall (2001); time with Bengals: 2001-2007
Johnson had a stellar run in the backfield for Cincinnati from 2004 to 2006. In those three seasons, he rushed for 4,221 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Andy Dalton, QB - 2nd round, 35th overall (2011); time with Bengals: 2011-present
Their starting quarterback since day one, Dalton owns a 67-50-2 record under center so far. He has thrown 188 touchdown passes, and three times was named a Pro Bowler.
Domata Peko, DT - 4th round, 123rd overall (2006); time with Bengals: 2006-2016
With 171 games played for Cincinnati, Peko ranks eighth in franchise history. At 325 lbs., he was an excellent run-stuffer for the team.
