"I just have to work on my technique all the way to the quarterback," Shemar Stewart said. "That's just the main thing."

After months of pre-draft hype, Shemar Stewart's NFL dreams have come true at long last. On Thursday night, the Cincinnati Bengals selected the former Texas A&M Aggies pass rusher at No. 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't take long to reveal the official jersey number for first-round pick Shemar Stewart. As revealed by the team on social media, Stewart will wear No. 97 for the Bengals as a rookie, donning a number worn by past modern greats such as Geno Atkins.