The Bengals may have found a diamond in the rough during the 2025 NFL Draft, securing an offensive lineman to build around for the future.

The Banks packed out for the NFL Draft would be awesome to see. Trey Hendrickson: ‘No communication’ with Bengals on contract post draft The stalemate between the Bengals and their star pass rusher continues.

Stewart went No. 17 overall and Knight went No. 49 overall in the draft. Cincinnati has already signed its other draft picks in guard Dylan Fairchild (round 3, No. 81 overall), linebacker Barrett Carter (round 4, No. 119), offensive tackle Jalen Rivers (round 5, No. 153) and running back Tahj Brooks (round 6, No. 193).

The Bengals and Visit Cincy have expressed interest in hosting the draft as early as 2027. Potential dates were reportedly pushed back due to hotel availability near the convention center. The group is waiting on the NFL to give Cincinnati the go-ahead to submit a formal request for the draft.

Cincinnati has made only draft-day trade over the last three years. There have been 104 throughout the league in that span.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a tight-knit group making up their personnel department. Many tasks are assigned to a close circle, especially the scouts of the team. Christian Sarkisian was one of the handful of scouts employed by Cincinnati,