Could the Bengals go wide receiver in the first couple of round?
The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t quite reach their ceiling last season, missing the playoffs after Joe Burrow went down with a season-ending wrist ligament tear.
The most discouraging part was the feeling that the Bengals were just starting to round the corner and had a few pivotal, season-changing wins, especially on the road against the Super Bowl-making 49ers.
That said, the Bengals slumped late and will have the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With 30 top-30 visits at their disposal, the Bengals will be bringing in Washington Huskies wide receiver Jalen McMillan.
McMillan has been a popular target for teams in the market for a receiver in the Day 2 range.
#Washington WR Jalen McMillan visits the #Bengals today, wrapping up a slate of visits that’s included the #Chiefs, #AZCardinals, #Jaguars, #Panthers and #Dolphins. McMillan, a projected Day 2 #NFLDraft pick, also had private workouts with the #Bills and #Vikings. pic.twitter.com/taXDrSMMRh
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 17, 2024
McMillan played in one of the most high-octane offenses in the nation. The Huskies were captained by Michael Penix Jr. As a senior, McMillan went for 559 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games. The season prior, McMillan ended with 1,098 yards and nine touchdowns.
McMillan is an explosive 6-foot-1 threat and could be a solid option for Zac Taylor’s squad, especially if the team thinks Tee Higgins only has a year left after being hit with the franchise tag this offseason.
As the draft nears, keep an eye on McMillan, as the Bengals have a clear interest in the young receiver.
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