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Bengals trade up to select CB Brandon Wilson in 6th round

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bengals have traded up to select cornerback Brandon Wilson out of Houston in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The Tennessee Titans receive the Bengals' 217th and 227th overall picks as part of the transaction, per the Cincinnati Enquirer's Paul Dehner Jr.

A two-way player in college, Wilson wasn't listed as a running back, but a corner, when the Bengals' selection was made official.

Brandon Wilson Bio

Position: CB
School: Houston
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 223 lbs.

Strengths

  • Versatile. Played running back and defensive back in college, and returned kicks. Natural football player who understands the principles of the game.
  • Impressed scouts with blazing 40-yard dash time and 41-inch broad jump at pro day. Explosive power in lower body.

Weaknesses

  • Jumped around positions in college. Showed flashes of success at each, but will need to focus on one in pros.
  • As a running back, needs to work on reading blocks and knowing when to hit the hole.
  • As a cornerback, didn't make many plays on the ball to break up passes or make interceptions. Is occasionally slow to react.

Pro Day Results*

Event Result
40-yard Dash 4.38 sec
Bench Press 24 reps
Vertical Jump 41 inches
Broad Jump 133 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.07 sec

*All pro day results are unofficial.

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