Everything you need to know about the Cardinals 2025 Draft Class

Round 1 | Pick 16

Walter Nolen III - DL Ole Miss

After months of speculation, the Cardinals spent their first-round pick on Walter Nolen III. The All-American defensive tackle was a stud for Ole Miss, finishing 2024 with 6.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. While the Cardinals heavily invested in the position during free agency, they added youth to the rotation with Nolen. It's the second consecutive season that the Cardinals used a first round pick on a defensive lineman.

• ARTICLE:Cardinals select Walter Nolen III at 16
• VIDEO:Nolen gets the call from GM Monti Ossenfort
• VIDEO:Commissioner Goodell announces selection of Nolen
• PODCAST:Round one recap on Cardinals Cover 2
• VIDEO:Nolen's introductory press conference
• PHOTO:Nolen's first day as a Cardinal
• ARTICLE:With Cardinals, Nolen finally feels at home
• VIDEO:Nolen sits down for a one-on-one interview with Dani Sureck
• PODCAST:Cardinals legend Adrian Wilson talks Nolen on Cardinals Cover 2

Round 2 | Pick 47

Will Johnson - CB Michigan

Arguably the steal of the draft, Will Johnson slid into the second round after concerns about his injury history. Before his health was brought up, Johnson was projected as a surefire first-round talent. The Cardinals add Johnson to a room where he'll instantly compete for a starting role.

• ARTICLE:Will Johnson is selected by the Cardinals in the second round
• VIDEO:Johnson receives the call from Ossenfort
• VIDEO:Former Cardinal Patrick Peterson announces selection of Johnson from Green Bay
• VIDEO:Ossenfort and coach Jonathan Gannon hold presser after day two
• PODCAST:Rounds two and three recap on Cardinals Cover 2

Round 3 | Pick 78

Jordan Burch - EDGE Oregon

Standing at 6-foot-4, Burch has the frame of a defensive lineman. However, he's excelled at impacting the quarterback as an edge rusher. During his two seasons at Oregon, Burch had 11.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss. He reconnects with high school teammate, outside linebacker Xavier Thomas.

• ARTICLE:Cardinals draft Jordan Burch in third round
• VIDEO:Former Cardinal Patrick Peterson announces selection of Burch from Green Bay
• VIDEO:Ossenfort and coach Jonathan Gannon hold presser after day two
• PODCAST:Rounds two and three recap on Cardinals Cover 2

Round 4 | Pick 115

Cody Simon - ILB Ohio State

To kick off the third day of the draft, the Cardinals went back to Columbus to select Ohio State's Cody Simon. Simon was the Mike linebacker for the Buckeyes and was named the defensive MVP in the National Championship game.

• ARTICLE:Day three begins with selection of Cody Simon
• VIDEO:Mack Wilson Sr. shares selection of Simon live from Mexico
• VIDEO:Ossenfort and assistant GM Dave Sears hold press conference following final draft day
• PODCAST:Draft recap on Cardinals Cover 2

Round 5 | Pick 174

Denzel Burke - CB Ohio State

A local prospect returns home. Denzel Burke, an Arizona native who played his high school ball at Brophy Prep and Saguaro High School, was drafted by the Cardinals in the fifth round following a trade with the Cowboys. He started every game while at Ohio State.

• ARTICLE:Cardinals draft Denzel Burke after trade
• VIDEO:Burke hears his name called from draft stage in Green Bay
• VIDEO:Ossenfort and Sears hold press conference following final draft day
• PODCAST:Draft recap on Cardinals Cover 2

Round 6 | Pick 211

Hayden Conner - OL Texas

The lone offensive player drafted comes from the Lone Star State. Hayden Conner is a 6-foot-6, versatile interior offensive lineman. According to PFF, he was the only guard in FBS to have over 550 snaps without allowing a sack. He'll reunite with former offensive line teammate Christian Jones.

• ARTICLE:Hayden Conner becomes Cardinals' sixth-rounder
• VIDEO:Conner is announced to the live crowd outside of Lambeau Field
• VIDEO:Ossenfort and Sears hold press conference following final draft day
• PODCAST:Draft recap on Cardinals Cover 2

Round 7 | Pick 225

Kitan Crawford - S Nevada

Ossenfort said he received text messages after the Cardinals drafted one of the top special teamers in Kitan Crawford. After spending four seasons at Texas, Crawford transferred to Nevada to play more defensive snaps. The Cardinals will have Crawford play special teams as he continues to grow as a safety.

• ARTICLE:Kitan Crawford is final draftee in 2025 class
• VIDEO:Cardinals select Crawford in seventh round
• VIDEO:Ossenfort and Sears hold press conference following final draft day
• PODCAST:Draft recap on Cardinals Cover 2