The 2025 NFL draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and NFL Network. The Bengals' most recent, and arguably best pick at No. 17, was defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick in 2012. Other notable picks at No. 17 include linebackers David Pollack (2005) and Brian Simmons (1998).

The Cincinnati Bengals' third-round pick Friday in the 2025 NFL draft was Georgia Bulldogs guard Dylan Fairchild, with the 81st overall pick. Fairchild joins first-round pick, Texas A&M edge Shemar Stewart,