But CBS Sports' Pete Prisco thinks the Bengals failed in some areas. Best Pick: Fourth-round linebacker Barrett Carter can flat-out fly and will challenge for time early in his career. His play tailed off some last season, but he's a guy I've had my eye on for years.

Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Shemar Stewart is selected by the Cincinnati Bengals as the number seventeen pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals added Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft. Howard Cross III has an NFL bloodline and had a productive six-year career at Notre Dame. He'll also be one of the older prospects in this year's draft class, as he'll turn 24 during training camp.