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NFL Draft: Early Look at 32-Team Round 1 Mock for 2017

By Peter Panacy

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77) lines up during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Florida State defeated Wake Forest 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77) lines up during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Florida State defeated Wake Forest 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 56. . Offensive Tackle. Cincinnati Bengals. Roderick Johnson. 24

The Cincinnati Bengals need help at right tackle, and it’s looking clear incumbent RT Cedric Ogbuehi isn’t cutting it. At least not over the first four weeks.

Cincinnati has already allowed 13 sacks of quarterback Andy Dalton. And while the Bengals rushing offense is a bit more problematic, having a dual-capable tackle to open up running lanes while holding his own in pass protection should be a major need here.

This is where Florida State tackle Roderick Johnson comes in.

Johnson is adept in both run support and pass protection. And he could be the type of player capable of anchoring down the right side of Cincinnati’s offensive line for years to come.