Former Texas A&M Aggies pass rusher Shemar Stewart thought he was going elsewhere, but he's still thrilled to land with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Shemar Stewart has many traits that should help him transition to the NFL and grow as a pro. He certainly looks the part, with impressive size, a good frame and long arms. He's also a good athlete and moves pretty well for his size.

Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart registered 4.5 sacks total over 37 college games. Despite that, he was the 17th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2025 NFL Draft.