The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart in the first round (17th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft last week. Stewart, 21, was a divisive prospect during the pre-draft process.

The Cincinnati Bengals selecting Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft was one big part of the team's overall draft class earning such mixed reviews in the grades department. But not every person outside the organization and parts of the fanbase are down on the Stewart pick.

Shemar Stewart raced to the top of draft boards after his elite showing at the combine and is expected to sign a large contract with Cincinnati.