The Bengals added six players to their roster in the 2025 NFL Draft. They picked Shemar Stewart in round one, followed by Demetrius Knight Jr. and Dylan Fairchild on day two. They added Barrett Carter,

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.