A few mock drafts have had the Cincinnati Bengals taking Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo in the first round. 

It’s not a controversial pick by any means, given the team’s need at the spot and Ringo as a prospect, but it’s certainly not as popular as the Bengals taking a tight end or offensive lineman. 

But maybe the idea has some wheels. 

According to The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler, the Bengals had a formal meeting with Ringo at the scouting combine. 

This doesn’t make Ringo and the Bengals a guaranteed thing. But he’s got first-round traits, the possible versatility to move around to spots like safety and fun upside after only being a two-year starter. 

Plus, the Bengals have the need considering depth was an issue last season, Chidobe Awuzie continues to rehab and Eli Apple is a free agent. 

Cornerback in the first round could indeed be on the menu again for the Bengals.

Long list of formal meetings for Georgia CB Kelee Ringo:

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— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 7, 2023

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