When the Cincinnati Bengals selected Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, expectations were incredibly high. Entering the NFL from Texas A&M with a perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score , Stewart was considered a physical outlier — in the best way. Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 290 pounds, Stewart ran a 4.59-second 40-yard dash during the pre-draft process and soared into the middle of the first round. But for Stewart, the 2025 season won't be remembered for game-disrupting plays or for meeting expectations. Instead, it'll be remembered as a humbling introduction to the NFL and an eye-opening experience of what it takes to succeed at the next level. Stewart Looks to Turn the Corner in 2026 Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (97) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.…