According to the Mock Draft Database, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods, and LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane are the most common picks by Cincinnati in the past week of mock drafts.

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Bates is a star, Downs is a future Hall of Famer. Whether in the box, in the post, in the slot, in coverage, or in run defense, Downs is elite at everything under the sun of the safety position, which has a bigger sun than any other position on D.