PFF names Amarius Mims the best pick of the first round

The high grades for the Bengals draft continue to roll in.

The Cincinnati Bengals 2024 draft class has been touted by experts as one of the best in the NFL.

Now, per Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema, it’s selection of Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims is being declared the best of the first round.

Sikkema, who selected the best pick from each round of the 2024 draft, took Mims, who the Bengals took 18th overall, has his top first round selection, writing, “Mims is a fantastic athlete for his size but struggled with injuries at Georgia. Regardless, he allowed just six quarterback pressures across 402 career pass-blocking snaps and should start very soon, as Trent Brown is only a short-term solution for the team at right tackle.

“Mims is not a polished prospect — he is a level below former teammate and first-round pick Broderick Jones — but he brings sky-high potential.”

Here’s who Mims took as the best pick in each round of the draft:

• 1st Round: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia (Cincinnati Bengals)
• 2nd Round: Cooper DeJean, DB Iowa (Philadelphia Eagles)
• 3rd Round: Andru Phillips, DB Kentucky (New York Giants)
• 4th Round: Javon Baker, WR UCF (New England Patriots)
• 5th Round: Sedrick Van Pran, C Georgia (Buffalo Bills)
• 6th Round: Mekhi Wingo, DT LSU (Detroit Lions)
• 7th Round: KT Leveston, OL Kansas State (Los Angeles Rams)