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The Cincinnati Bengals, as expected, mostly focused on the defensive side of the ball in the 2025 NFL draft.
Fueling the rebuild under the supervision of new (and returning) coordinator Al Golden, the Bengals grabbed a high-upside pass-rusher in the first round before doubling down on the linebacker twice over their first four picks.
The lone exception? A guard with the possible upside of a starter in front of Joe Burrow.
With the 2025 NFL draft complete, here's a look at Cincinnati's entire draft class and some notables for each.
Stewart has some Myles Garrett-like measurables and some stunning upside. Perhaps more importantly in 2025, he's able to set the edge against the run in the wake of Sam Hubbard's departure.
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The Bengals went and grabbed an older prospect with Knight, who projects as an instant starter next to Logan Wilson if and when the team moves on from Germaine Pratt.
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A superb pass-blocking guard, Fairchild will arrive this summer and fight for the starting left guard job with the likes of Cordell Volson, leaving Lucas Patrick, Cody Ford and others to fight it out for the starting job on the right side.
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A smaller, versatile linebacker, Carter boasts some starter-worthy upside. In the short term, he can see some creative usage in coverage and as a blitzer.
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The Bengals grabbed another lineman in the fifth round, getting a player in Rivers who can be a backup as a swing tackle or kick inside to guard in future years, as needed.
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With their final pick, the Bengals added one of the best pass-blocking running backs in the entire class, who comes equipped with loads of playing experience.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: 2025 Cincinnati Bengals draft class: All 6 picks made
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Fueling the rebuild under the supervision of new (and returning) coordinator Al Golden, the Bengals grabbed a high-upside pass-rusher in the first round before doubling down on the linebacker twice over their first four picks.
The lone exception? A guard with the possible upside of a starter in front of Joe Burrow.
With the 2025 NFL draft complete, here's a look at Cincinnati's entire draft class and some notables for each.
Round 1, No. 17: Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart
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Stewart has some Myles Garrett-like measurables and some stunning upside. Perhaps more importantly in 2025, he's able to set the edge against the run in the wake of Sam Hubbard's departure.
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Round 2, No. 49: South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr.
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The Bengals went and grabbed an older prospect with Knight, who projects as an instant starter next to Logan Wilson if and when the team moves on from Germaine Pratt.
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Round 3, No. 81: Georgia G Dylan Fairchild
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A superb pass-blocking guard, Fairchild will arrive this summer and fight for the starting left guard job with the likes of Cordell Volson, leaving Lucas Patrick, Cody Ford and others to fight it out for the starting job on the right side.
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Round 4, No. 119: Clemson LB Barrett Carter
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A smaller, versatile linebacker, Carter boasts some starter-worthy upside. In the short term, he can see some creative usage in coverage and as a blitzer.
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Round 5, No. 153: Miami OL Jalen Rivers
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The Bengals grabbed another lineman in the fifth round, getting a player in Rivers who can be a backup as a swing tackle or kick inside to guard in future years, as needed.
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Round 6, No. 193: Texas Tech RB Tahj Brooks
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With their final pick, the Bengals added one of the best pass-blocking running backs in the entire class, who comes equipped with loads of playing experience.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: 2025 Cincinnati Bengals draft class: All 6 picks made
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