The 2025 NFL Draft will take place in April, and the Bengals will have the 17th pick in the first round. We've rounded up the latest projections from media outlets across the league to give you a look at who could be joining the Bengals this year.
EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
"Williams looked like a future top-10 pick as a freshman, but he didn't quite reach dominant status over his three years in Athens. The talent, however, is there for him to grow into a game-wrecker off the edge."
TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
"Colston Loveland has a very good shot at becoming Joe Burrow's version of Travis Kelce. He's got natural feel for the position and route-running ability that all the greats possess."
S Malaki Starks, Georgia
"Starks is the type of player who can anchor the secondary in Cincinnati for the next decade. The Bengals will be thrilled if he falls this far."
DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
"One of my favorite players in the draft, Harmon can do a lot of things effectively up front, including getting pressure on all four downs. Harmon isn't just a gap-shooting player; he can hold up in the run game, even against double-teams, and effectively perform a lot of roles... Getting someone who can contribute against the run and provide help for Trey Hendrickson is a nice piece to help build a unit."
EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
"Shemar Stewart is more of a projection than a finished product right now but is 6-foot-6 and 290-pound with all the tools you want."
OL Josh Simmons, Ohio State
"If the Bengals want to be a pass-happy offense, they may as well draft a top-tier pass protector. That's what they'll find in Josh Simmons, who would not be here if not for a mid-season knee injury."
