Bengals' first-round pick thought Dallas Cowboys would draft him

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart thought he was going elsewhere during the 2025 NFL draft.

Let Stewart tell it, he thought that based on his pre-draft journey, he might wind up as a member of Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys.

Obviously, that didn't happen and Stewart was left a little surprised when the Cowboys instead went with Alabama guard Tyler Booker at No. 12 overall.

Not that Stewart had to wait much longer. He sat out a few more picks, then had his name called by the Bengals at No. 17, where he was more than happy to end up.

"No. When Dallas picked Tyler, I was very happy for him. That's my dog," Stewart said. "I've known him since high school. I'm not a hater. Kudos. I'm…