The Cincinnati Bengals feel like a team that sits in a sort of no man's land at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. But perhaps events around the NFL can start to change that narrative. All it takes is a few unexpected developments to make that 17th slot look a little better than it should.

The Cincinnati Bengals could represent a landing spot for Shemar Stewart in the 2025 NFL draft. The team needs to address its defensive line after a tumultuous offseason, and Stewart is unlikely to be one of the earliest picks, representing a possible option midway through the first round.