Perhaps the Nolen pick, then, made what might've been a 50-50 coin flip of a decision a whole lot easier as they went with Stewart. The Bengals rookie certainly looks like he can set the edge in a Sam Hubbard-like role while developing as a pass-rusher, making him, too, an obvious fit, if not the best player available when they were on the clock.

The Cincinnati Bengals added Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks to the roster in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft, giving fans a little late-draft excitement in the form of another offensive weapon for Joe Burrow.

The Cincinnati Bengals finished their trip to the 2025 NFL draft with the sixth-round selection of Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks. Brooks arrives with the Bengals as a prospect with an outside shot at competing for a rotational role as a rookie.