Bengals' Shemar Stewart is expert's 'biggest head-scratching pick'

By now, the subject of the Cincinnati Bengals drafting Shemar Stewart in Round 1 has largely run its course.

Instead, the conversation shifted to why Stewart wasn't practicing with the team at rookie minicamp while waiting to get his contract signed.

But in another major draft review, ESPN's Jordan Reid looped back to the discussion when asked for his most head-scratching pick of the 2025 draft:

"Edge rusher Shemar Stewart to the Bengals (No. 17). I thought the Bengals would pursue a more proven finisher off the edge. Stewart is a risky gamble for a team that has to find immediate impact players opposite Trey Hendrickson. Stewart has impressive traits, but he had only 4.5 sacks in three…