As we stressed constantly, the Cincinnati Bengals weren't going to trade star defensive end Trey Hendrickson during the NFL draft. Before the process, one insider speculated the Bengals could trade Hendrickson if they took Shemar Stewart in the first round.

After a couple of days to digest the Cincinnati Bengals 2025 draft class, here are some of the biggest takeaways.

The Cincinnati Bengals added Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft. Howard Cross III has an NFL bloodline and had a productive six-year career at Notre Dame. He'll also be one of the older prospects in this year's draft class, as he'll turn 24 during training camp.