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Bengals' draft more
Looking for a pass rushing linebacker, they chose Florida State defensive end Reinard Wilson, who had 13 1/2 sacks last year, with the intention of playing him at right OLB. They passed up two highly-rated linebackers, Dwayne Rudd of Alabama and Jamie Sharper of Virginia. Their No. 2 choice was a revelation. Looking for someone to light a fire under Ki-Jana Carter or take over the job all together, they took running back Corey Dillon out of Washington. Dillon will conjure up memories of Stanley Wilson - both for his running and his off-the-field troubles. According to the Pro Football Weekly 1997 Draft Preview, published reports in Washington said Dillon was arrested when he was 15 for selling crack cocaine to three undercover officers. From 1987-1992, the preview said, Dillon was convicted of five juvenile offenses, including obstructing a police officer and assault and theft at a department store.
Indications are Dillon, 21, hasn't been arrested as an adult. 1. REINARD WILSON, LB, Florida State The Bengals stressed Wilson's pass-rushing skills and downplayed his pass- coverage inexperience. He set the Florida State career record with 35 1/2 sacks. ''He is an intense, 100-percent, 60-minute player,'' assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said. WILSON 2. COREY DILLON, RB, Washington The Bengals figured that between Ki-Jana Carter's 1995 knee injury, his 1997 condition, and Garrison Hearst's departure, they had to go for the best running back on their board. The 6-foot, 217-pounder set school records with 1,555 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns despite not starting until the fourth game. And he's a good pass catcher. DILLON 3. ROD PAYNE, C, Michigan Offensive line coach Paul Alexander made it clear Derrick Brilz is still the man. But Brilz is 33 and coming off foot problems. And the 305-pound Payne was the top center on many boards as a rare four-year starter at Ann Arbor. PAYNE TIM SULLIVAN COLUMN Bruce Coslet brought a tougher tone to the Bengals when he became their head coach last season, and Saturday's draft selections suggested that the organization has now instituted a zero tolerance policy for sloth. COLUMN ANALYSIS The Bengals sowed the seeds for a potentially high return with their top two picks. But the risks they took were greater than average. ANALYSIS Previous draft storiesBENGALS PLAN A: LOOK FOR D April 19, 1997SULLIVAN COLUMN April 19, 1997 OFFENSIVE NEEDS CAN WAIT TILL LATER ROUNDS April 18, 1997 DRAFT HOT AT THE CORNER April 17, 1997 LB SEARCH NEAR AN END April 16, 1997 'IMPACT' PLAYER, TRADE UNLIKELY April 13, 1997 14TH PICK NOT TOO LATE TO GRAB GOOD PLAYER April 13, 1997
Other recent storiesBRUMFIELD GETS 2-YEAR DEAL April 19, 1997BRAHAM STAYS, GRAHAM SIGNS ON April 16, 1997 PATRIOTS MAKE OFFER TO BRAHAM April 15, 1997 BRUMFIELD GETS OK TO PLAY April 11, 1997 TWO MORE FREE AGENTS VISIT April 9, 1997 BEN-GALS TRYOUTS BEGIN SUNDAYApril 9, 1997 McCULLOUGH TRIES AGAIN April 8, 1997 BOOMER FEELS AT HOME April 6, 1997 ESIASON ACCEPTS 2-YEAR DEAL April 5, 1997 WITH BOOMER, BENGALS ARE BETTER Sullivan column - April 5, 1997 PACK WAITS AS ESIASON MEETS WITH BENGALS April 4, 1997 PLAYERS MIX FUN, SUN AND FOOTBALL April 3, 1997 ESIASON TALKS WITH GREEN BAY April 1, 1997 SIRAGUSA, SMITH ENCOURAGED; BORGELLA SIGNS March 26, 1997 SIMMONS SAYS NO TO BENGALS March 25, 1997 LAST DAY FOR SIMMONS March 24, 1997 OFFER TO SIMMONS EXPIRES THIS WEEKEND March 22, 1997 BRAHAM INTERESTS PATRIOTS March 21, 1997 SIMMONS MAY FIT IN BUDGET March 19, 1997 BOOMER COULD BE BACK March 18, 1997 SARGENT SIGNS FOR 2 YEARS March 13, 1997 SUTTER SIGNS; SIMMONS TO VISIT March 12, 1997 HEARST HANDS BALL TO CARTER March 8, 1997 HARRIS, COLLINS LOOK ELSEWHERE March 6, 1997 MAP FAVORS BENGALS WITH FREE AGENTS March 5, 1997 3 FREE AGENTS VISIT TODAY March 4, 1997 CB HARRIS SETS FREE-AGENT VISIT Feb. 27, 1997 BENGALS MAKING HEADWAY WITH FREE AGENTS Feb. 25, 1997 BENGALS HAVE CAP ROOM FOR FREE AGENTS Feb. 15, 1997 BENGALS WON'T CHASE TOP FREE AGENTS Feb. 14, 1997
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 Complete coverage at "THE WIRE"
Bengals picks1. Reinard Wilson, LB, Fla. St.2. Corey Dillon, RB, Washington 3. Rod Payne, C, Michigan
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Round 4: 15th (111th) Round 5: 14th (144th) Round 6: 13th (176th) Round 7: 16th (217th) |
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