Stewart was also picked earlier in April’s draft than Mims was last season. This default language could be a reaction to the season that their third-round pick, Jermaine Burton, had in 2024.

NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. The Bengals selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 draft.

There were already football-only reasons to question the Cincinnati Bengals decision to use their first-round pick on Shemar Stewart in the recent NFL draft. Yes, he has the traits. But critics ...

The Bengals selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 draft. Stewart and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are the only two remaining first-round picks left unsigned. Bengals rookies are ...