Bengals bolster OL with Jackson Carman in 2nd round

The Cincinnati Bengals selected offensive lineman Jackson Carman out of Clemson at 46th overall in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Offensive line was considered one of the Bengals' main needs entering this year's draft after Cincinnati allowed 48 sacks last season, the sixth-worst mark in the NFL.

Carman, a Fairfield, Ohio, native, was on Clemson's national championship roster in 2019 and earned a second-team All-ACC berth last year.

The Bengals selected wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase fifth overall Thursday to kick off their 2021 draft class.

Draft profile

Ideal position: Guard, right tackle

Carman was a solid starting left tackle for Clemson over the last two seasons. His excellent size and flexibility make him an intriguing prospect. Carman has plenty of length to survive at tackle in the NFL, but we think his best fit is at guard. The former national champion offers plenty of power in his game and he struggles on tape against explosive speed rushers - they can either get around him or catch him off balance with inside counters. Carman's weaknesses can be masked in the interior and, more importantly, his strengths can be amplified.