Dadio Makdook

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The real reason Shemar Stewart wasn’t productive in college

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images You’ve heard it a lot by now: the Cincinnati Bengals used the 17th overall pick on a pass rusher who had 4.5 sacks in college. What were they thinking?!Of course, you’ve also probably heard that Shemar Stewart had perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score (RAS), the best ever recorded for a defensive end in the history of the NFL Combine. Shemar Stewart is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 10.00 RAS out of a possible 10.00.
Here’s why the Bengals drafted two linebackers in the first four rounds

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Jeff Blake-Imagn Images A lot of fans were left scratching their heads when the Cincinnati Bengals selected a 25-year-old linebacker in the second round, taking Demetrius Knight Jr. out of South Carolina. Then, two rounds later, the Bengals double-dipped at linebacker, taking Barrett Carter out of Clemson. So what was the reasoning? We asked the founder of RAS, Kent Lee Platte, better known by his Twitter/X handle, “MathBomb”.
Here’s who experts predict the Bengals take on Day 3 of the NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals went defense in the first two rounds before adding a guard in round three. So what comes next? The Bengals still need help in the secondary and the interior of the defensive line. Plus it wouldn’t hurt to add another running back. Here is a roundup of what experts see Cincinnati doing in rounds 4, 5, and 6 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Bengals Day 2 Mock Draft roundup

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals added a pass rusher with high upside (though minimal production) in round 1 by drafting Shemar Stewart with the 17th overall pick. They still have to pick up at least one guard and a defensive tackle who can get penetration. Some help in the secondary would be nice as well. Here is what the experts are saying the Bengals could do in rounds 2 and 3.
2025 NFL Draft Profile: Texas Offensive Lineman Kelvin Banks

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals have seemingly resolved their issues at the bookends of the offensive line with Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims looking like long-term answers. But outside Ted Karras, the interior of the line is still a question mark.
Bengals hold private workout for tackle who could move to guard

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals need to find answers (plural) at guard. So they will naturally need to keep their options open. One of those options could be Wyatt Milum, a 6’ 6”, 314 tackle out of West Virginia. The Bengals held a private workout for him recently. Here’s a player to watch on Friday. West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum had 30 visits or private workouts with the Steelers, Bengals, Commanders, Saints and Eagles.
2025 NFL Draft Profile: Central Arkansas Edge David Walker

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals desperately need pass-rushing help, even if Trey Hendrickson is back long-term. But with the star defensive end’s status up in the air, they really need to find another guy who can consistently get to QBs. David Walker out of Central Arkansas might be flying under the radar of a lot of scouts because he doesn’t stand very tall. But he can really move, and he could add a lot of oomph to a pass rush without a first-round or second-round commitment.
Bengals select offensive lineman in USA Today’s latest mock draft

1 month ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A lot of Cincinnati Bengals fans might’ve felt disappointed upon hearing that the team likely won’t be pursuing another guard in free agency. But the latest mock draft from USA Today could make them feel a little better about the protection for Joe Burrow. Nate Davis predicts that the Bengals will take North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel 17th overall.
Analyst claims Tee Higgins is now most overpaid player on Bengals roster

1 month ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images What else does Tee Higgins have to do to get respect? The physical wide receiver has 4,595 yards and 34 touchdowns in five seasons despite missing 14 games. Plus, he plays across from the greatest receiver in the game, Ja’Marr Chase, which means he isn’t getting as many targets as he potentially could. And yet, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report labeled him the most overpaid player on the Cincinnati Bengals’ roster.
Joe Burrow under less pressure to win Super Bowl than Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, says analyst

1 month ago | cincyjungle.com | Dadio Makdook

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Following the 2021-22 season, fans of the Cincinnati Bengals were convinced; Joe Burrow is capable of doing everything necessary to win in the biggest games. Now, after an amazing season in which he had to constantly overcome a weak defense, Burrow is getting recognized by just about everyone for his heroic performances.