The Bengals are officially on the clock and many analysts have the team taking LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick. Here's a look what the national media is projecting in their mock drafts, as well as other players the Bengals could select as the draft continues.
Round One
Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
Todd McShay - ESPN
Analysis: "Accuracy, toughness and pocket awareness -- the total package."
Jason McIntyre - FOX Sports
Analysis: "I capitulated on twitter: It's time I put Burrow in the No. 1 spot."
Dane Brugler - The Athletic
Analysis: "Burrow completed his storybook senior year by winning the national championship, capping arguably the best single-season for a quarterback in college football history."
Ryan Wilson - CBS Sports
Analysis: "Don't overthink it, Cincy. Take Joe and begin the rebuilding process."
Josh Edwards - CBS Sports
Analysis: "Joe Burrow slammed the door shut on any potential doubters Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship."
Henry McKenna - USA Today
Analysis: "That 2019 film is glorious. He's glorious. He's going to be an excellent pro."
Walter Football.com
Analysis: "Burrow has improved exponentially, and he's now the no-brainer No. 1 overall selection."
Michael Renner - Pro Football Focus
Analysis: "Burrow is in a stratosphere of his own as a prospect after finishing off the highest-graded quarterback season we've ever seen."
Dan Kadar - SB Nation
Analysis: "Burrow's skills are impressive, but the Bengals will have to make sure he's not a product of the LSU offense.
The 85th NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25, 2020 in Las Vegas.
