The Arizona Cardinals are still in the thick of the 2025 NFC West race, but they'll need some luck and more wins to get to the postseason. We've put together a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft to help alleviate the biggest concerns across the Cardinals roster.

With these five rookies, I think Arizona could win the division in 2025. That's how confident I am in the Cardinals' developmental path and this rookie class. Let's dive in.

Arizona Cardinals 2025 NFL Mock Draft

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Round 1, No. 17 Overall: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Massive at 6-foot-3, 339 pounds, but as explosive as a player 35 pounds less, Kenneth Grant is a pulverizing interior defender. The Cardinals have one of the worst defensive front sevens in football, so it's incredible they've survived as long as they have. Getting a premier disruptor early will be key.

Grant can play in multiple fronts, thriving as a nose tackle, 3-4 end, or 4-3 tackle. He's the ideal presence for Jonathan Gannon to overhaul this unit around. While this might be a few picks earlier than what I'd like, Grant likely doesn't last much longer anyways.

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Round 2, No. 48 Overall: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona

Another gigantic trench body, Jonah Savaiinaea would likely move from tackle to guard in this scenario. His length will be an issue for some teams despite being 6-foot-4, 336 pounds, but that's great for an interior blocker. Savaiinaea would seamlessly slide into the left guard spot for Evan Brown and upgrade the power and speed available to this staff.

The best way to get the most out of Kyler Murray and this run game is to get huge, mauling blockers. It's the Saints' recipe for when Drew Brees was carving up defenses. Now, Arizona can get more athletic and explosive from one of the most proficient and well-rounded blockers in the class.

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Round 3, No. 81 Overall: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

Drew Petzing likes to create matchup-based attacks each week, so giving him a Deebo Samuel-esque presence could make sense. While a true speedster is tempting, Royals averages over 15 yards a catch and can play in the slot or out wide. Few create after contact and after the catch as Royals, and the 6-foot, 205-pounder is competitive at the catch point.

The concern with Royals is he's not a burner. He's a possession and power-based receiver, which is a red flag as a midrounder from a lower-tier program. But the tape is good, and he checks off the boxes of someone who can thrive in the right role.

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Round 4, No. 117 Overall: Alfred Collins, DL, Texas

I saw a mock with Alfred Collins in the first round about a month ago, and that was shocking. Collins is a good player with an elite 6-foot-5, 320-pound frame, but there's a lot of projection to put him in the first round. He's a stout, fifth-year defender picking on younger, less gifted blockers.

Some of that won't translate to the NFL without great technique and awareness. I think he'll get there, showing Day 1 run-stopping ability and enough quickness to earn other snaps. A 3-4 front could absolutely feature both Grant and Collins on the same line, so this is a good value for an NFL-ready body.

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Round 5, No. 152 Overall: Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska

Garrett Williams is great in the slot, but Arizona needs competent corners otherwise. Tommi Hill came out of the first few weeks of the season a huge winner, but injuries slowed his momentum. The 6-foot, 205-pounder would be a great value here.

With his length, speed, and physicality, Hill is scheme versatile and fairly trustworthy in coverage. His advanced numbers aren't amazing, but his 2023 tape and output were elite. You're hoping Hill gets back to his 2023 and early 2024 level of play by taking him, and if he hits, he'll make this class one that defines the team's next four years.