Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Full list of Zac Taylor's selections

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The Cincinnati Bengals spent a large sum on Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase this offseason. This leaves them short on defense, as Trey Hendrickson will likely be traded before the season starts.

To maximize Joe Burrow's talent, the Bengals need to target and hit on defensive players in this year's draft. Considering they only have six picks in the draft, Cincinnati's front office will be under pressure to deliver.

Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025

Round 1, pick 17
Round 2, pick 17
Round 3, pick 17
Round 4, pick 17
Round 5, pick 17
Round 6, pick 17

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Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Round 1

Pick 17: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M

The Bengals address a position of need by drafting Stewart. Cincinnati needs difference makers on the defensive side of the ball, especially rookies, as the team has spent a lot of resources on the offense.

Stewart has the potential to become a superstar, and if he pans out, the Bengals will be a legitimate Super Bowl contender as they arguably have the best offense in the league.

Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Round 2

Pick 49: Demetrius Knight II, LB, South Carolina

The Bengals get another defensive player and add Demetrius Knight II, who played six years in college.

Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Round 3

Pick 81: Dylan Fairchild, OL, Georgia

The Bengals get help on the offensive line by selecting Fairchild, who played four years of college football in the SEC. He is a two-time National Champion and started 28 games in the last two years.

Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Round 4

Pick 119: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

The Bengals go defense again as they draft Barrett Carter in the fourth round. The Clemson product played four years in college and recorded 233 total tackles, three interceptions, and 12.5 sacks in 52 games.

Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Round 5

Pick 153: Jalen Rivers, OG, Miami

Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: Round 6

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