The Cincinnati Bengals can’t afford to mess up the 2020 NFL draft.

Duke Tobin and the front office have a layup in the form of Joe Burrow at No. 1. But No. 33 — or trading back up into the first round — is quite a bit trickier.

The wrong pick could be the difference between finding an immediate starter and getting a Drew Sample-level player who simply can’t get on the field as a rookie. Here are players the Bengals need to avoid at No. 33 or in case of a trade back up into Round 1.

J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State Dobbins often charts as the top running back in the draft class. It should go without… Dobbins often charts as the top running back in the draft class. It should go without saying, but the Bengals don’t need the position no matter how high Dobbins charts as best player available. more © Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State Gross-Matos is a lengthy edge prospect but he’s still developing traits and needs to add mass.… Gross-Matos is a lengthy edge prospect but he’s still developing traits and needs to add mass. Ideally, the Bengals find a more instant-impact defender in the 33 range. more © Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma Murray is a popular name but he’s mostly traits and measurables right now. The upside is… Murray is a popular name but he’s mostly traits and measurables right now. The upside is nice — but some proven production might’ve been nice to see. more © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado In a deep wideout draft, Shenault is scary with his injury history, if not route running… In a deep wideout draft, Shenault is scary with his injury history, if not route running and level of competition faced. more © Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois Chinn is a fun prospect but trying to figure out where he’s going to play is… Chinn is a fun prospect but trying to figure out where he’s going to play is tough. The Bengals already added Vonn Bell to a crowded safety room and figure to upgrade linebacker at some point. more © Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Lucas Niang, OT, TCU If the Bengals are settling for Niang at 33 they probably missed out on other top… If the Bengals are settling for Niang at 33 they probably missed out on other top tackle prospects. At that point, they should proceed with what they have and make an add elsewhere. more © Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Lloyd Cushenberry III, OL, LSU Getting Cushenberry for Burrow could be fun. But the interior of the line feels crowded already… Getting Cushenberry for Burrow could be fun. But the interior of the line feels crowded already and the 33 area wouldn’t feel like a good value unless we’re talking about Cesar Ruiz. more © Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota Winfield’s ranking seems all over the place at this stage of the process but 33 just… Winfield’s ranking seems all over the place at this stage of the process but 33 just seems too rich, especially given the talent already on the team. more © Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame Kmet would sound better if the Bengals weren’t already boasting a deep depth chart at the… Kmet would sound better if the Bengals weren’t already boasting a deep depth chart at the position and used a second-round pick on the spot last year. more © Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports