The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here. The draft is a holiday for most, and a franchise-altering event for a select few. When can you expect your favorite team to pick, and who could join the roster ahead of the 2025 season? Here’s everything you need to know!
List of Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft Picks
At this moment, the Cincinnati Bengals have six selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are rumblings that this draft could feature a lot of trades, so stay tuned for changes, but as things right now, here are the picks they own:
- Round 1: No. 17 overall
- Round 2: No. 49
- Round 3: No. 81
- Round 4: No. 119
- Round 5: No. 153
- Round 6: No. 193
NFL Draft Start Time and Schedule
The 2025 NFL Draft will be held at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, continuing a recent trend of warm-weather cities getting the Super Bowl and cooler climates getting the draft.
The Tennessee Titans own the No. 1 overall selection and will be on the clock starting at 8 p.m. ET. For the first round, teams are given a maximum of 10 minutes to make their pick.
The second round will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, and Day 2 will feature two rounds of selections. Things will wrap up with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, starting at noon ET and concluding with “Mr. Irrelevant” at pick No. 257.
The 2025 NFL Draft will be broadcast on the NFL Network, ABC, and ESPN. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV are alternatives to catch the action. ESPN will also be livestreaming an alternate broadcast of the first round called “The Pat McAfee Draft Spectacular” across YouTube, TikTok, the ESPN app, and ESPN+.
What Time Will the Cincinnati Bengals Make Their First-Round Pick?
With the 17th overall pick, the Bengals figure to pick around 10:18 p.m. ET. That is an estimate based on them remaining in this position and each team taking seven-to-nine minutes per selection.
Of course, trades always occur and some teams run to the podium faster than others, but if you tune in 10-15 minutes ahead of that estimation, you should be in a good spot to see this pick be made!
It’s worth noting that last year’s No. 17 pick was announced at 10:05 p.m. ET, so you might want to tune in a bit early just to be safe.
PFSN’s Latest Draft Projection for the Cincinnati Bengals
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
With Tee Higgins’ and Ja’Marr Chase’s extensions taking center stage, the Cincinnati Bengals now need to prioritize defense. If they trade Trey Hendrickson, adding an edge rusher becomes a big priority.
Mykel Williams has an ideal frame with great length and strength. He’s still refining his technique, but his athleticism and power already make him a dangerous pass rusher.
Check out PFSN’s complete seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft.
