Bengals rookie offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin remembered prepping for Stewart back when McLaughlin was starting at Alabama. He remembers turning on the tape to prepare for the 2022 game against Texas A&M and seeing a freshman defensive end with five-star potential.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow responded just as fans might expect after getting hit by first-round rookie Shemar Stewart. While the hit led to a skirmish at Bengals training camp and some notable comments from veterans, Burrow, of course, was unbothered.

Stewart was brought in to Cincinnati because the Bengals needed a pass-rusher to complement Trey Hendrickson, and although Hendrickson hasn't practiced yet during training camp due to a contract dispute, he has been a constant presence at the Bengals practice facility.