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USA Today
30-04-2025
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- USA Today
Day 2 draft pick named favorite Arizona Cardinals selection in 2025 draft
Day 2 draft pick named favorite Arizona Cardinals selection in 2025 draft Draft Wire's Jeff Risdon declares his favorite pick for the Cardinals in the 2025 NFL draft. The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up their seven-player class from the 2025 NFL draft last weekend, picking one player in each round. Over the next few seasons, we will find out who ends up being the best player of the group. But following the draft, people will have their favorite picks. For Draft Wire managing editor Jeff Risdon, his favorite pick for the Cardinals came in the second round when cornerback Will Johnson fell from the first round into their laps with the 47th overall pick in the draft. The playmaking Michigan corner fell out of being a potential top-10 pick due to serious injury concerns. If he's healthy, Johnson is a ridiculous value in the middle of the second round. He's a good schematic fit for the zone-heavy Cardinals, too. Johnson was considered a top-15 talent in the draft and, after Travis Hunter, was largely viewed as the top boundary cornerback in the draft. The Cardinals have a lot of cornerbacks on the roster, but he has a higher ceiling than anyone currently on the team. The question will be his health. He dealt with knee, shoulder and toe injuries in college and then his hamstring in the pre-draft process. Many NFL teams see long-term knee issues for him, even though his knee does not now hurt. But if Johnson can play at the level he did as a cover guy in college, getting him in the second round will have been an absolute steal. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Offensive linemen in final 2025 NFL draft top 250 player rankings
The 2025 NFL draft is days away, beginning next Thursday night. Teams are finalizing their draft boards, including the Arizona Cardinals. As we approach the actual draft, Draft Wire managing editor Jeff Risdon has put together his final player rankings, ranking players 1-250. Advertisement This series of stories will break down each position group and list each player on the list, showing where they rank. Here are the offensive linemen. The Cardinals could viably draft one at any point in the draft. NFL draft final player rankings: Offensive tackle Armond Membou, Missouri (No. 7) Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (No. 9) Will Campbell, LSU (No. 12) Josh Simmons, Ohio State (No. 14) Grey Zabel, North Dakota State (No. 25) Aireontae Ersery, Boston College (No. 33) Jonag Saviinaea, Arizona (No. 42) Tyler Booker, Alabama (No. 50) Wyatt Milum, West Virginia (No. 53) Kelvin Banks, Texas (No. 57) Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State (No. 67) Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College (No. 79) Marcus Mbow, Purdue (No. 83) Anthony Belton, N.C. State (No. 96) Josh Conerly, Oregon (No. 98) Emory Jones, LSU (No. 103) Tate Ratledge, Georgia (No. 108) Ajani Cornelius, Oregon (No. 112) Chase Lundt, UConn (No. 113) Dylan Fairchild, Georgia (No. 115) Charles Grant, William & Mary (No. 120) Earnest Green, Georgia (No. 126) Clay Webb, Jacksonville State (No. 133) Jared Wilson, Georgia (No. 142) Jalen Travis, Iowa State (No. 143) Myles Frazier, LSU (No. 144) Jackson Slater, Sacramento State (No. 147) Luke Kandra, Cincinnati (No. 168) Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech (No. 179) Luke Newman, Michigan State (No. 180) Jack Nelson, Wisconsin (No. 183) Willie Lampkin, North Carolina (No. 184) Jacob Gideon, Western Michigan (No. 187) Hollin Pierce, Rutgers (No. 189) Jake Majors, Texas (No. 191) Joe Huber, Wisconsin (No. 196) Trey Wedig, Indiana (No. 199) Garrett Dellinger, LSU (No. 210) Jonah Monheim, USC (No. 213) Tyler Cooper, Minnesota (No. 216) Xavier Truss, Georgia (No. 221) Joshua Gray, Oregon State (No. 227) Addison West, Western Michigan (No. 229) Gerad Christian-Lichenhan, Oregon State (No. 231) Jalen Rivers, Miami (No. 235) Connor Colby, Iowa (No. 237) Drew Kendall, Boston College (No. 240) Javontez Spraggins, Tennessee (No. 243) Carson Vinson, Alabama State (No. 244) Drew Moss, Colorado State (No. 249) Possibilities for the Cardinals This is an extensive list. Tackles like Simmons and Banks have been connected to the Cardinals in the first round. Campbell and Membou will likely be off the board before the Cardinals' selection. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Final 250 prospect big board includes 57 O-linemen
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos trade up in 2-round NFL mock draft
Broncos trade up in 2-round NFL mock draft In his recent two-round NFL mock draft for Draft Wire, Jeff Risdon has the Denver Broncos trading up to select a top tight end prospect. In the mock draft, the Broncos send picks Nos. 20 and No. 85 (third round), plus a 2026 sixth-round selection to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for pick No. 15 and a 2026 fifth-round pick. After moving up, Denver lands Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. "The Broncos surge up to secure Loveland, who is neck and neck with Warren to be the top TE, and there is a definite drop-off (perceived anyway) enough to spur the action," Risdon wrote for Draft Wire. Before Denver's pick, the Chicago Bears traded up to No. 6 overall to select Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Eight picks later, the Indianapolis Colts took Penn State tight end Tyler Warren at No. 14. In the second round, the Broncos land Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson at pick No. 51. To view the complete two-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans
USA Today
19-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Safeties in final 2025 NFL draft top 250 player rankings
Safeties in final 2025 NFL draft top 250 player rankings The safety class isn't considered great in the 2025 draft. In Draft Wire's top 250 rankings, only 14 make the cut. The 2025 NFL draft is days away, beginning next Thursday night. Teams are finalizing their draft boards, including the Arizona Cardinals. As we approach the actual draft, Draft Wire managing editor Jeff Risdon has put together his final player rankings, ranking players 1-250. This series of stories will break down each position group and list each player on the list, showing where they rank. Here are the safeties. This is not a great class and the Cardinals seem set at the position, but let's have a look at who is there. NFL draft final player rankings: Safeties Malaki Starks, Georgia (No. 4) Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina (No. 19) Xavier Watts, Notre Dame (No. 81) Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State (No. 94) Andrew Mukuba, Texas (No. 95) Lathan Ransom, Ohio State (No. 101) Malachi Moore, Alabama (No. 105) Billy Bowman, Oklahoma (No. 123) Kitan Crawford, Nevada (No. 155) Marcus Sigle, Kansas State (No. 171) Sebastian Castro, Iowa (No. 176) Jaylen Reed, Penn State (No. 182) Dante Trader, Maryland (No. 205) Kenny Gallop, Howard (No. 236) Possibilities for the Cardinals It would be a surprise to see the Cardinals take any safety before Day 3, so that would seem to rule out Starks and Emmanwori, and the next group of guys, too. However, guys like Ransom or Watts fell to Day 3, it would be reasonable. Crawford is an intriguing prospect because he is a freak athlete and a standout on special teams. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
19-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cornerbacks in final 2025 NFL draft top 250 player rankings
Cornerbacks in final 2025 NFL draft top 250 player rankings The Cardinals have drafted five CBs in the last two years and could draft more this year. Here are the 27 CBs in Draft Wire's top 250 players. The 2025 NFL draft is days away, beginning next Thursday night. Teams are finalizing their draft boards, including the Arizona Cardinals. As we approach the actual draft, Draft Wire managing editor Jeff Risdon has put together his final player rankings, ranking players 1-250. This series of stories will break down each position group and list each player on the list, showing where they rank. Here are the cornerbacks. While it isn't necessarily a position of need, the Cardinals have drafted five cornerbacks in the last two years, and it is a premium position, so it is a position to watch in the draft NFL draft final player rankings: Cornerbacks Travis Hunter, Colorado (No. 1) Jahdae Barron, Texas (No. 8) Will Johnson, Michigan (No. 23) Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State (No. 34) Max Hairston, Kentucky (No. 39) Shavon Revel, East Carolina (No. 44) Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame (No. 55) Jacob Parrish, Kansas State (No. 59) Darien Porter, Iowa State (No. 64) Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech (No. 66) Nohl Williams, Cal (No. 72) Denzel Burke, Ohio State (No. 75) Justin Walley, Minnesota (No. 84) Zy Alexander, LSU (No. 89) Quincy Riley, Louisville (No. 90) Trey Amos, Ole Miss (No. 93) Upton Stout, Western Kentucky (No. 111) Mello Dotson, Kansas (No. 122) Jordan Oladokun, Bowling Green (No. 161) Bilal Kone, Western Kentucky (No. 175) Cobee Bryant, Kansas (No. 193) Zah Frazier, UTSA (No. 202) Marcus Harris, Oklahoma (No. 203) Robert Longerbeam, Rutgers (No. 214) Mac McWilliams, UCF (No. 219) Jordan Hancock, Ohio State (No. 224) Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon (No. 234) Possibilities for the Cardinals Hunter won't be on the board. It is uncertain whether Barron or Johnson will be by No. 16, although both have been mocked to them in different projections. But with what the Cardinals have done in the draft the last two years, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go with a cornerback in any round. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
