Cincinnati Bengals Post Super Bowl 7 Round Mock Draft

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 10: Linebacker Logan Wilson #30 of the Wyoming Cowboys pushes quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. #4 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Wyoming 52-14. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 10: Linebacker Logan Wilson #30 of the Wyoming Cowboys pushes quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. #4 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Wyoming 52-14. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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Davon Hamilton. 5. player. 812. . Defensive Tackle. Buckeyes

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers is hit by Baron Browning #5 and Davon Hamilton #53 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers is hit by Baron Browning #5 and Davon Hamilton #53 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Pairing Ohio State’s Davon Hamilton alongside superstar Geno Atkins should get Bengals fans very excited.

Hamilton is big enough to be an anchor in stopping the run while also agile enough to rush the passer on third downs. In his senior year, he proved that to be especially true, earning 6 sacks from his interior position.

In the clip above via @BillLandis25, Hamilton shows his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. That should be welcome news for a Bengals defense that was one of the worst at stopping the run in 2019. His ability to penetrate the line of scrimmage helps the linebackers out tremendously as well because the linemen are unable to work to the second level.

Appearing in 40 games throughout his collegiate career, Hamilton has the experience to make an impact right away. In passing situations, a defensive front of Dunlap, Atkins, Hamilton, and Lawson would cause headaches for opposing offenses.