Mansoor Delane at #10 to Cincinnati — But Caleb Downs Is the Dream Pick | Bucky Brooks on Bleav

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Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks to break down the Bengals' 2026 NFL Draft strategy and the state of a defense that desperately needs playmakers at every level. Brooks defends his mock draft selection of LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at #10 overall, but names Ohio State safety Caleb Downs as his ideal pick if available — arguing championship defenses are built strong down the middle, and Downs is the high-IQ, versatile playmaker Cincinnati has lacked since Jessie Bates …