Why Cincinnati Bengals Selected Shemar Stewart in First Round of 2025 NFL Draft. The Bengals took the former Texas A&M star with the 17th pick on Thursday night.

The Cincinnati Bengals bagged their first 2025 NFL Draft pick in Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round.

The Bengals still have plenty of work to do with six more rounds of the draft coming. Cincinnati is currently scheduled to pick at No. 49 and No. 81 on Friday. Here are some of the top players available for the Bengals heading into Day 2 of the draft, using the team-specific big board from Pro Football Focus.