Seven weeks into the 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ draft class is beginning to come into focus.
Some picks have already stepped into meaningful roles, others are still developing in situational work -- but top to bottom, the group has flashed the long-term potential that Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor envisioned back in April.
Here’s how each selection is faring so far.
Breaking down impact of Cincinnati Bengals 2025 NFL Draft class
Round 1, Pick 17 — EDGE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M)
Physically, he’s everything you want in a modern NFL edge defender -- 6’5”, rocked-up, long-levered, violent at the point of attack and capable of winning with pure explosive traits.