Your 2025 Draft Grade: The Poll

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(Today, 09:58 AM)Whatever Wrote: I think the LB's were a surprise to many, but everyone screams "Draft OL!!!" every year, so I don't think the two picks used there upset many.  Personally, I think it's strange to double dip in such a bad class with only 6 picks, but I'd be in the minority.

I think the biggest issue is their biggest need was pass rush by a mile, especially with Trey's contract situation.  With such a stacked edge rusher class, they took one...with 4.5 sacks in college.  And I get scheme and traits with Stewart, and that they are projecting more production in that area, but it makes people nervous when all the eggs are in that basket.

The Bengals only target 260 lb. and above DE.

At 17, the options were limited because that eliminated:
Green
Pierce

No DE/Edge was taken until round 2 and the OSU kid met the requirement, but taken prior to our pick. Remove all those around 250 lbs. are the choiced are extremely limited.

DT Harmon was a very good choice, but Goldne seems to think DE was the biggest priority and I agree because of Trey's contract ended after 2025.

As for all eggs in one basket, I disagree. I think Ossai proved last year he is a much better pass rusher than 2024 starter Hubbard. 

As others have mentioned, Stewart has experience playing inside as well at DT. I can see on passing downs (3rd and 10 or more)
Trey and Murphy outside and Ossai and Stewart inside. 

Stewart and Ossai have expereince rushing the passing inside.