NFL Draft is going to be an essential opportunity for the Bengals to find talented answers. In my recent seven-round mock draft, that was the aim. It is no surprise that

But NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein has the Bengals adding to the offense, not defense, in his first mock draft. The Bengals will take wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan out of Arizona at No. 17 in the first round, according to Zierlein.

CINCINNATI — ESPN's Matt Miller dropped his latest two-round mock draft and Cincinnati rolled with two edge-rushing talents. Things start with Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart at Pick 17. Stewart is ranked 23rd on the consensus big board and sixth among edge rushers.

First, at No. 17, the Bengals go with Shemar Stewart of Texas A&M. Stewart is fresh off a strong week in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl. Pro Football Focus’ Max Chadwick named Stewart the best edge defender.

Use the dropdown menus to select each position, make cuts, add free agents, insert draft picks, extend players and fill out the top 32 players. The cap will adjust automatically with every move you make. Fill out the roster and see if you can stay under the cap. The draft picks are based on Dane Brugler’s two-round mock draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals enter draft season early again for the second consecutive year. The orange and black have plenty of needs on both sides and how they address free agency will dictate their direction in the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.