The Bengals announced the jersey numbers for the team's 2025 draft class Wednesday.
Round 1: EDGE Shemar Stewart - 97
Stewart wore number four at Texas A&M but will continue the Bengals tradition of defensive linemen wearing numbers in the 90s.
Round 2: LB Demetrius Knight Jr. - 44
Knight previously wore 17 during his time at South Carolina and Georgia Tech and donned 28 at Charlotte in 2023.
Round 3: G Dylan Fairchild - 63
An undefeated high school wrestling champion, Fairchild will go from 53 in Athens to 63 in Cincinnati.
Round 4: LB Barrett Carter - 49
Carter became a Butkus Award finalist wearing number zero at Clemson, but he will wear the more traditional linebacker number of 49 with the Bengals.
Round 5: OT Jalen Rivers - 74
Rivers, like Fairchild, will also increase his number by 10, going from 64 in college to 74 in the pros.
Round 6: RB Tahj Brooks - 25
After writing his name in the Big 12 record books wearing 28, Brooks will start a new legacy for himself in the number 25.
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Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) tackles Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams, File)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - November 16, 2024 - Defensive lineman Shemar Stewart #4 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics
COLLEGE STATION, TX - October 26, 2024 - Defensive lineman Shemar Stewart #4 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Wesley Bowers/Texas A&M Athletics
COLLEGE STATION, TX - November 30, 2024 - Defensive lineman Shemar Stewart #4 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Wesley Bowers/Texas A&M Athletics
Arlington, Texas - September 28, 2024 - Defensive lineman Shemar Stewart #4 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics
LB Demetrius Knight Jr. celebrates a play against Akron, Saturday, September 21, 2024.
LB Demetrius Knight Jr. lines up for a snap against Old Dominion, Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Wofford quarterback Bryce Corriston (8) is pushed out of bounds by South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass in front of South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (17) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
American team linebacker Demetrius Knight II of South Carolina (17) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) during Georgia's game against UMass on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)
Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) during Georgia's game against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)
Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) during Georgia's game against Alabama on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)
Alabama linebacker Trezmen Marshall (17) recovers a fumble against Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) and Earnest Greene, III (71) set up for a play against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) pumps up the crowd at the start of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) holds up four fingers and an North Carolina State towel to begin the 4th quarter during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) closes on Florida State running back Lawrance Toafili (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) reacts during an NCAA college football game between Clemson and Citadel on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) reacts after defeating SMU during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Jalen Rivers lines up for the snap against the Florida Gators in Gainesville, Saturday, August 31, 2024.
National team offensive lineman Jalen Rivers of Miami (64) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Jalen Rivers lines up for a snap against the Iowa State Cycles on the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Miami offensive lineman Jalen Rivers, left, and Georgia Tech defensive lineman Eddie Kelly tackle each other during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
National team offensive lineman Jalen Rivers of Miami (64) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
RB Tahj Brooks walks out the tunnel ahead of a game against Baylor, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
RB Tahj Brooks celebrates a run against West Virginia, Friday, November 29, 2024.
RB Tahj Brooks against Iowa State, Saturday, November 2, 2024.
RB Tahj Brooks scores a touchdown against TCU, Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) tries to break a tackle by Iowa State defensive back Treyveon McGee (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Texas Tech won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
