The Cincinnati Bengals again surprised some fans during the 2025 NFL draft, this time while selecting Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter at No. 119 overall in the fourth round. Not that Carter is a bad pick in that spot. In fact, the instant analysis on the Carter pick suggests he's a possible starter.

The Cincinnati Bengals went back to the defe nse in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, selecting Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter at No. 119 overall. Carter, 6'0" and 231 pounds, checks in as a little undersized but projects as a three-down player after impressing in areas such as man coverage and as a blitzer.