Grading every Bengals 2025 draft pick (with 1 bold prediction for each)

The Cincinnati Bengals got the memo after a brutal end to the 2024 season, and they spent most of their premium capital in the 2025 NFL Draft on their two biggest areas of need. Five of their six picks were either spent on new defensive players or more offensive line help for Joe Burrow. This draft was defined by the Bengals taking chances on a few very promising athletes, as Duke Tobin used Top 50 picks on Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. with the hope they could quickly evolve into reliable starters. Did the Bengals nail it this draft, make mistakes that will continue to haunt a roster that is still in flux, or end up somewhere in the middle? Stewart is the ultimate heat check for a defensive coaching staff. If he busts, he could be out of the league in three seasons. If he puts it all together and starts piling up the sacks, his unique blend of size and speed can help replace Trey Hendrickson and turn the Bengals' defensive line into a force. Prediction: Stewart exceeds his entire college sack tota