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.

Edge rusher Shemar Stewart, LB Demetrius Knight Jr., G Dylan Fairchild and LB Barrett Carter highlight Cincinnati's draft.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals are aiming to shore up a team that just barely missed the playoffs, a five-game winning streak to end the season not enough to overcome a poor start en route to a 9-8 record.