Overview

• The Cardinals selected defensive tackle Walter Nolen from Ole Miss with the No. 16 overall pick, addressing a key need on the defensive line.
• Michigan cornerback Will Johnson was chosen in the second round at No. 47, adding a ball-hawking talent to the secondary despite prior injury concerns.
• Oregon edge rusher Jordan Burch was picked in the third round at No. 78, bringing versatility and athletic potential to Arizona's pass rush.
• Ohio State defenders Cody Simon (linebacker) and Denzel Burke (cornerback) were added in the fourth and fifth rounds, continuing the defensive overhaul.
• Texas guard Hayden Conner was the only offensive player taken, selected in the sixth round to bolster depth on the interior offensive line.