The Cincinnati Bengals earned a variety of grades and reactions by selecting Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Similarly, what draft experts and scouts had to say about Stewart even before the NFL draft itself is just as mixed.

CINCINNATI — Former NFL All-Pro and future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Luke Kuechly, appeared on Up & Adams with Kay Adams this week and declared Shemar Stewart has the highest ceiling of any defensive end in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals completed the 2025 NFL draft, with their fanbase coming away with a very mixed review of things. To start, Cincinnati selected defensive edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick int he draft, much to the chagrin of the fans.