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.
TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
"The addition of a big-bodied tight end with dynamic receiving skills could help Joe Burrow continue to flourish as a passer."
EDGE Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
"Sawyer became an Ohio legend by helping lead the Buckeyes to a national championship, and he gets to stay in his home state here. His 92.0 PFF overall grade since 2023 ranked second among Power Four edge defenders to only Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. Sawyer is strong both as a pass-rusher and run defender, posting 80.0-plus grades in each facet over the past two seasons."
WR Luther Burden III
"Luther Burden III has shown flashes of brilliance, though Missouri hasn't fully utilized his talents. He's sudden and powerful, capable of dominating in the short and intermediate game."
"Burden is a former five-star recruit that shows it on every play. Missouri made a concentrated effort to get the ball into Burden's hands because they trusted him to make a play after that. He tallied 2,263 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns during his time as a Mizzou Tiger."
"Burden is another player in this class who has top-10 talent but might have a wide range in Round 1 "
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
"Jeanty could help provide some balance to the Bengals' offense, slowing the game down and allowing the Bengals to control the clock by holding on to the football. This would also reduce the number of reps the defense faces. So, drafting Jeanty could actually address two issues."
S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
"Cincinnati needs to add a premier playmaker to their secondary, and Nick Emmanwori is that guy. Emmanwori is another player who will be a riser during this class because of his insane size and speed combination that will make him a nightmare for opposing offenses in the NFL."
DL Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
"Walter Nolen is a freaky mover at close to pounds with long arms and supreme power at the point of attack. He's precisely what the Bengals need on their defensive interior."
