CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals have gotten some help for their offensive line, drafting Clemson’s Jackson Carman in the second round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.
After making a splash by taking star LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the first round, the Bengals turned back to their greatest area of concern.
They will expect Carmen to contribute immediately on an offensive front that has struggled in recent seasons.
The Bengals gave up the third-most sacks in the NFL last season and lost Joe Burrow to a season-ending knee injury in a Week 11 loss to Washington when the pocket collapsed on him.
The Browns traded up seven spots in the second round to select versatile Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah with the No. 52 overall pick.
Cleveland sent the No. 59 pick and one of its third-round picks to Carolina to slide up and get Owusu-Koramoah, who had been expected to go much higher but may have been bypassed because of his size.
He may be only 6-foot-1, but Owusu-Koramoah made plays all over the field for the Fighting Irish. He can rush the passer, cover receivers and make tackles from sideline to sideline.
The Browns added speed in the third round, picking Auburn burner Anthony Schwartz.