Yes, the Cincinnati Bengals need a lot of help on defense, but that doesn’t mean they can draft just anyone. There are good fits and bad fits. Some of those bad fits might be very good players; they just aren’t the right players for Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Bengals usually keep it pretty simple during the NFL draft when it comes to trades. Going into the 2025 NFL draft, though, the Bengals have a pair of trade requests hanging over their heads and at least one other interesting candidate who might have some value if they work the phones.

James Peace was a two-year starter in Knoxville and earned first-team All-SEC honors for his performance in 2024. He led the Vols with 13 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks while playing in all 13 games. He is different from Green in his strengths.