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Bengals Take Risky Chance on Edge Rusher Stewart

4/25/2025

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The Cincinnati Bengals made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing edge rusher Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M with the 17th pick. While the team hopes to bolster their faltering defense, critics are wary, pointing to Stewart's modest college stats—just 4.5 sacks over three seasons—as a sign he may struggle to make an immediate impact.

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The Cincinnati Bengals made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing edge rusher Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M with the 17th pick. While the team hopes to bolster their faltering defense, critics are wary, pointing to Stewart's modest college stats—just 4.5 sacks over three seasons—as a sign he may struggle to make an immediate impact.