When the make their first pick of the 2022 , they're going to be in an unfamiliar position: the bottom of the first round.This draft will mark the that the Bengals will be making their first pick outside of the top-30, which is fitting, because the 1989 draft was also the last time the Bengals were coming off a season.With the Bengals picking so low this year, there's a lot le s pre sure on them. When you're picking in the top five -- like the Bengals did last year -- you need to hit a home run with the pick if you want to get things turned around quickly, and the Bengals did that when they selected .When you're picking at the back end of the first round, you don't nece sarily need to hit a home run; you just need a Evan Rodrigues Kids Jersey find a guy who will make your team better. One advantage for the Bengals this year is that they're in a spot where they can draft the best available player instead of trying to fill their biggest need. Going into the offseason, the Bengals' biggest hole was on the offensive line, but they beefed up there by adding three key free agents ( , , ). Those additions should allow the Bengals to go any route they want in the draft, which could still include taking an offensive lineman in the first round.So what are the Bengals going to do in the draft?Let's get to their seven-round mock and find out.No. 31 overall: CB Kaiir Elam (Florida)One of the Bengals' biggest needs going into the draft is at corner, and it won't be surprising if they try to fill that need with the 31st overall pick. If they can get Elam, they'll be grabbing a corner who had a highly succe sful career while Justin Falk Kids Jersey playing against some of the nation's top receivers in the SEC. According , Elam only allowed 19 catches for 191 yards during the entire 2021 season.The Bengals have shown that they're not afraid to take a corner when they pick late in the first round. Over the past 10 years, they've picked in the bottom half of the first round a total of six times and in three of those instances, they ended up taking a corner ( in 2012, in 2014 and in 2016). No. 63 overall: OL Jamaree Salyer (Georgia)The Bengals have made it their mi sion this offseason is to acquire as much protection as po sible for , and although they added three offensive linemen in free agency, don't be surprised if they add another one early in the draft. That's why we have them going with Salyer in the second-round.The biggest upside of Salyer is that he can play any position on the offensive line. Back in January, he played both left tackle and right guard during UGA's 33-18 national title win over Alabama. During his time at Georgia, Salyer played every single spot on the offensive line, including center.Adding a versatile player like Salyer would not only give the Bengals some much-needed depth, but if he proves he's ready to start right away, he could compete for the starting left guard spot, which is currently the Bengals' biggest i sue on the offensive line. It's also the position that Salyer seems best-suited for at the level. The Bengals currently have slotted in at left guard and although he's been Scott Wedgewood Jersey improving, the team would probably feel a lot better if it had some insurance at the position just in case Carman doesn't continue to improve. No. 95 overall: S Bryan Cook (Cincinnati)The Bengals will be just fine at safety for the 2022 season, but after this year, there are going to be some big questions to answer. Not only is heading into the final year of his contract, but there's no guarantee that is going to return in 2023. The Bengals , but the two sides seem pretty far apart on a potential long-term deal. The Bengals could lose one or both of these guys after this season, which means it would be smart to bring in a safety now, which is why they're going to take Cook in this spot.Cook was a key member of a Bearcats secondary that was one of the best in the country in 2021. Cook went to high school and college in Cincinnati, so he'd probably be thrilled to continue his football career with the Bengals. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that Derek Roy Women Jersey I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. No. 136 overall: DT Neil Farrell Jr. (LSU)From Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals' strategy of picking players from LSU has been working so well over the past two years that it won't be surprising if we see them go back to the well again this year. And if that happens, one player to watch out for is Farrell. Defensive tackle is one of the Bengals' biggest needs in the draft, and although it wouldn't be surprising to see them take one in the second or third round, the gue s here is that they wait until the fourth round and grab Farrell. The fifth-year senior didn't become a full-time starter until the 2021 season, but he was one of LSU's most productive defensive tackles while coming off the bench during the Tigers' 2019 national title run.No. 174 overall: TE Grant Calcaterra (SMU)No. 209 overall: WR Danny Gray (SMU)There's no team in the NFL that loves selecting college teammates more than the Bengals, which they've done in four of the past five years. Last year, the teammates were Ja'Marr Chase and out of LSU.At this point in the draft, it's almost impo sible to pinpoint who a team is going to take, but it wouldn't be crazy to see the Bengals go with both Calcaterra and Gray. For one, the Bengals were one of a small group of teams that sent BOTH their wide receiver coach and tight end coach to SMU's Pro Day. SMU Pro Day drew reps from at least 20 NFL teams, including WR/TE coaches from Steelers, Titans and Bengals.SMU TE Grant Calcaterra, WR Danny Gray and WR Reggie Roberson Jr. were combine invites Jori Epstein ( Marcus Johansson Jersey @JoriEpstein) On Calcaterra's end, he has the talent to go in the third or fourth round, but he could drop if teams have questions about his health. Calcaterra starting in November 2019 due to a concu sion i sue.As for Gray, the Bengals could definitely stand to add some depth at receiver, so it makes sense to take a flyer on a speedster like Gray. Not only did he tie for the sixth-fastest 40-yard dash at the combine (4.33 seconds), but he can also return both kicks and punts if the Bengals need that.No. 226 overall: DE LaBryan Ray (Alabama)No. 252 overall: RB Kennedy Brooks (Oklahoma)Once the seventh round of the draft rolls around, teams are usually doing one of two things: depth at a position of need or someone who might ha