The Cincinnati Bengals have taken an extreme risk in NFL free agency so far by...doing very little. Now, the question becomes whether the Bengals can salvage the start to the offseason in what is generally considered one of the most important stretches in franchise history before the 2025 season.

With the first part of free agency in the books, it's a good time to put together a seven-round mock for the Bengals. For this mock, we are using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator. Starks could be a legitimate top-10 talent in this draft class and safety is still a key need as the Bengals look to revamp their defense with new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

The Cincinnati Bengals have the power to make this right. Cincinnati Bengals Sign Joe Burrow Bodyguard Brandon Scherff in Free Agency Prediction So far, the Bengals have largely stuck to their own, re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki and defensive tackle B.