While the Bengals await the debut of first-round pick Shemar Stewart, one defensive rookie is showing up, and showing out. Second-round ILB Demetrius Knight Jr. is making himself at home in the middle of their defense, and his teammates have noticed. According to veteran beat reporter Paul Dehner Jr., he seems to be just what they need.
“The Bengals found exactly what they were looking for in second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr.,” he observed for The Athletic. “The linebacker was slotted into the starting spot alongside Logan Wilson immediately and brought stability despite this being his first time on an NFL practice field.