NFL Draft: Two-round, 32-team mock amid 2019 scouting combine

2019 NFL Draft: Two-round, 32-team mock amid scouting combine

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during a moment of silence for the victims and those others affected by the Bombing at the Boston Marathon in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /

Houston. Ed Oliver. 11. player. 56. . Defensive Tackle

The Cincinnati Bengals need to get better on defense at all three levels. And while Cincy already has a standout interior defender in Geno Atkins, finding someone to pair with him and wreak havoc up front would be an ideal situation.

Enter Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver.

At a time in 2018, Oliver was being viewed as arguably the best prospect in this year’s draft class. His stock slipped somewhat, thanks largely to a knee injury that held him out four games, but he’s still a top interior defender in a deep cast.

Lining up Oliver next to Atkins would be a smart move, which would take pressure off a beleaguered and struggling Bengals secondary that hasn’t seen much of a pass rush in recent years.

Those needs can be addressed later.