Bengals draft DT Renell Wren in 4th round
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected defensive lineman Renell Wren out of Arizona State in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 125th overall.
Wren is the second defensive player the Bengals have drafted out of their five selections thus far.
The Bengals gave up 2,204 yards on the ground last year, making them the fourth worst in the league. The addition of Wren adds depth to the position group and with Geno Atkins only days away from turning 32, Cincinnati may look to usher in a new anchor on the line.
Prospect profile
School: Arizona State
Height: 6-5
Weight: 318 lbs
Strengths
- Great size and top-tier athlete for position
- Incredibly explosive off the snap and is able to drive blockers backward with power after quick first step
- High motor and plays physical at all times
- Stacks and sheds well versus the run
- Excellent leg drive and bullrush
- Has physical traits to improve all-around game
Weaknesses
- Raw prospect that lacks pass-rush production
- Ideal frame but missed a number of tackles
- Often solely relies on pure strength
- Not very fluid in space
- Must learn to read and react more effectively
- Some stretches are dominant, others are invisible
Bottom line
Wren is arguably the most intriguing defensive tackle prospect in this year's class. The Arizona State product flashes dominant pass-rush traits and is already an effective run defender. In order to reach his potential, Wren must develop a more diverse approach with his hands, but has the athletic ability to develop into a game-changing defender. His ceiling is very high, but his floor is equally low.