Kirkpatrick highlights Bengals' draft: Cincinnati added to its already bursting collection of cornerbacks by taking Alabama's Dre Kirkpatrick with the 17th overall pick. Kirkpatrick only had three interceptions in three seasons at Alabama but held down the shutdown corner for the national champions. The team also added Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still, Clemson defensive tackles Brandon Thompson, Iowa cornerback Shaun Prater and Boise State safety George Iloka. (Updated 05/07/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
The Bengals have built themselves a heck of a secondary with Kirkpatrick joining free agents Jason Allen and Terence Newman in a corps that already includes Leon Hall, Nate Clements and Pacman Jones. And the addition of Still to their defensive line should help against the run. Quietly, the Bengals DST has become a good unit, albeit not one you should go out of your way to draft. Figure them to be available off waivers and a capable defense worth using as a one-week replacement throughout the season. (Updated 05/07/2012).
