The Arizona Cardinals selected seven players in the 2025 NFL draft. Their first-round pick, defensive lineman Walter Nolen, was selected 16th overall.
What role could he play for the team as a rookie? We will look at each draft pick and make projections for what role each can viably expect for them in 2025.
What is the case for Nolen?
Expected role for Arizona Cardinals DL Walter Nolen
The Cardinals like to give their first-round picks playing time early. In 2023, tackle Paris Johnson immediately became the starting right tackle. Last year, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.