2025 Cincinnati Bengals Draft Picks & Results

2025 NFL DRAFT

RD	PICK		PLAYER	TRADE FROM
1	17	Bengals	Shemar Stewart A dominating effort at the Combine (and Senior Bowl) proved he is among the most gifted prospects in this class worthy of top-10 consideration — but Stewart is currently a better athlete than football player. Texas A&M, DE · POS RK 5	-
2	49	Bengals	Demetrius Knight An old-school thumper at inside linebacker, Knight excels in run support, attacking the line of scrimmage with reckless abandon. South Carolina, LB · POS RK 4	-
3	81	Bengals	Dylan FairchildGeorgia, OL · POS RK 22	-
4	119	Bengals	Barrett Carter A three-year standout at Clemson, Carter is arguably this year's best linebacker against the pass, showing agility and awareness in coverage, as well as terrific timing and closing speed on the blitz. Clemson, LB · POS RK 3	-
5	153	Bengals	Jalen RiversMiami (FL), OL · POS RK 16	-
6	193	Bengals	Tahj BrooksTexas Tech, RB · POS RK 16	-

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