ESPN Names Bengals Top Fit For Georgia Tight End Darnell Washington, Texas A&M Running Back Devon Achane

CINCINNATI — ESPN's Matt Bowen revealed his top fits for the notable NFL Draft prospects and had the Bengals as the right home for Texas A&M running back Devon Achane and Georgia tight end Darnell Washington.

Bowen thinks the Aggies star could be a backfield weapon in Cincinnati as a third-round pick.

"With Samaje Perine signing in Denver and Joe Mixon's future with the team a little cloudy at this point, Achane fits in the Bengals' run game due to his traits and play style," Bowen wrote. "The speed pops here on tape. Achane ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the combine, and he plays big despite his smaller frame. He's decisive and determined in downhill schemes, with the perimeter ability to bounce the ball to daylight. Achane averaged 5.6 yards per carry last season.

"And the receiving skills are there, too -- he brought down 36 catches and scored three receiving TDs in 2022. I like the upside of Achane in Cincinnati, who can work in a backfield rotation to share touches and provide quarterback Joe Burrow with another playmaker."

Achane is the consensus fourth-ranked running back and would be a nice value at Pick 92 with a consensus ranking at No. 66.

Washington is a towering tight end who could transform the Bengals' rushing attack. They likely have to select him at No. 28.

"Let's give quarterback Joe Burrow an upside target in Washington," Bowen wrote. "A tight end with the physical traits to develop into a dominant run blocker and create mismatches in the pass game. He can use his size and power to seal the edge on outside zone run schemes or move defenders off the ball in gap schemes.

"And with his 4.64 speed and long frame, Washington has the potential to produce as a second-level option for Burrow while also creating conflict for linebackers and safeties in the red zone. He has post-up ability to dig out space in the end zone. Adding Washington would fill a need for the Bengals after the departure of Hayden Hurst. The arrow is pointing up on the Georgia tight end, despite middling numbers last season while playing behind Brock Bowers."

The 6-foot-7, 264-pound talent is ranked 29th overall on the consensus big board and third among tight ends.

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