There's an interesting perspective with Pitt offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings -- a prospect with a fluctuating mid-first round grade who has also been targeted by the Bengals in several mock drafts. Per Tony Pauline with Draft Insider, Clemmings might be a better fit as an offensive guard early in his career, eventually shifting to offensive tackle later in his career.

There’s also a belief Clemmings could start his pro-career at guard, something I've said all along, before being kicked outside to tackle.

This is an interesting point of view, as a Bengals fan:

Offensive line coach Paul Alexander loves (and I mean LOVES) offensive linemen who are versatile enough to play multiple positions. Clint Boling is entering free agency in 2015. As was pointed out earlier, both sides would like to see the relationship continue (which is what you obviously say when wanting to keep these bridges open). Andrew Whitworth and Andre Smith are entering their final year under contract, opening an opportunity for the team to ease a new tackle into the lineup -- especially if there's a post-Boling scenario developing. Just spit-balling... if the Bengals draft Clemmings to play left guard in 2016 -- allowing Boling to leave -- will Whitworth (who, we're pretty sure will receive an extension) and Clemmings swap positions by 2016. Yes?

Clemmings is seeing his stock decline somewhat, per Pauline sources, who said that he needs to have a strong combine to rebound his stock.

Many grade T.J. Clemmings as a mid-first round choice but it’s an opinion those affiliated with the league never shared. Sources told me the early first round grades placed on Clemmings were unwarranted and set up unreasonable expectations at the Senior Bowl. Most now believe Clemmings needs a strong combine performance and pro-day to stay in the first round.

Second round?