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.
Updated: February 13, 2025
DI Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
"Nolen, meanwhile, is an elite disruptor with a combination of active hands and strength to routinely cause negative plays for opponents."
"Nolen gives the Bengals a legitimate threat to complement Hendrickson on the edge. Nolen was a top-three overall recruit in the 2022 class due to his top-tier strength and explosiveness. That natural talent developed into something special at Ole Miss this past season and is only trending up."
TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
"The passing game should still run through Ja'Marr Chase, but Warren can be Joe Burrow's Travis Kelce. Do I think Warren will fall this far? Probably not. But I want this to happen so badly and seeing Burrow play with a player as creative as Warren would be so fun to watch. That creativity could help the Bengals get over the hump."
G Tyler Booker, Alabama
"Booker would take over at left guard in 2025, joining Orlando Brown Jr. to create a massive left side of the offensive line.."
EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
"Cincinnati should have strong interest in bringing aboard more defenders capable of becoming high-level playmakers. Williams fits that bill as an edge rusher whose traits scream future Pro Bowler even if his production and instincts are far quieter."
WR Tetairoa McMillan
"Boasting rare size and hand strength to reel in jump balls, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan is a big-play magnet"
S Malaki Starks, Georgia
"Starks is an extremely versatile safety who can step up and defend the run or play a deep role and hang with wide receivers. He tallied 17 pass breakups and six interceptions in three seasons at Georgia."
"The Georgia product can play nickel or strong safety."
