The Cincinnati Bengals picked South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. with the 49th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Zac Taylor and Al Golden react to the pick during Thursday's press conference. The Bengals took Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They're hoping that Stewart and Knight can give their defense a major boost under new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second round (49th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Listen to his conference call with reporters following the selection on Friday night.

Cincinnati Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart is officially a Bengal! He talked to reporters about the pre-draft process, his meeting with the Bengals, wearing Geno Atkins' former number and so much more after being selected No. 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

James Rapien discusses Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart and addresses Stewart not remembering any pre-draft contact with the Cincinnati Bengals. Rapien compares it to Ja'Marr Chase's blunder when Chase was picked fifth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Maybe Stewart can be the Chase on defense after his draft night blunder!

The Cincinnati Bengals added edge rusher in Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. What will they do on day two?

James Rapien discuss their draft strategy, why offensive line needs to be address, plus he talks about the top prospects still on the board, including Nick Emmanwori, Xavier Watts, Tate Ratledge, Kevin Winston Jr., Carson Schwesigner and so many other players that Cincinnati could target. 

Will they take Mike Green if he falls to them in round two? Get your questions answered!!

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. James Rapien reacts to the pick, explains the risk involved, why the selection makes sense and what it means for Al Golden, Jerry Montgomery and the Bengals' defensive coaching staff!

The Cincinnati Bengals picked Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart with the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Zac Taylor and Al Golden react to the pick during Thursday's press conference. Stewart joins a defensive line room that includes Trey Hendrickson, B.J. Hill, Myles Murphy and TJ Slaton.

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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This is audio of a conference call that the Bengals beat writers and television reporters had with Stewart on Thursday night.

Who will the Cincinnati Bengals take in the 2025 NFL Draft? James Rapien makes his prediction for all six of the Bengals' picks, including round-by-round analysis and other targets the Bengals could be eyeing! 

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