Arizona Cardinals 7 round 2025 NFL mock draft loads up roster around Kyler Murray and Budda Baker
The Arizona Cardinals fell short in the NFC West race, so their focus has shifted to the 2025 NFL Draft. We've put together a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft to help alleviate the biggest concerns across the Cardinals roster. I think Arizona could win the division in 2025 with these five rookies. That's how […]
The Arizona Cardinals fell short in the NFC West race, so their focus has shifted to the 2025 NFL Draft. We've put together a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft to help alleviate the biggest concerns across the Cardinals roster.
I think Arizona could win the division in 2025 with these five rookies. 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
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, incredibly, 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 I'd like, Grant likely doesn't last much longer anyway.
Round 2, No. 47 Overall: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
The board fell in a way where Isaiah Bond was easily the best prospect left before we hit a cliff, and I became willing to roll the dice elsewhere. Texas speedster Isaiah Bond didn't have the best 2024 season with Quinn Ewers, but the Cardinals can't allow that to dictate their actions. Bond has 4.2 speed, good route-running, and is dangerous with the ball in his hands.
A great potential partner next to Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals' offense gets more dynamic for Kyler Murray. With Arizona favoring tailoring their gameplans each week over creating curated roles as a foundation of the offense, we'd see Bond winning on quick-hitting concepts and deeper shots as well.
The potential is worth the investment and decision to pass on another trench player.
Round 3, No. 78 Overall: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Again I'm happy to play the board and go with one of my highest-rated players at a position that could use some help. Garrett Williams looks like a stud, but the rest of the position is uncertain. Gannon wants length and playmaking, which could be Max Melton in the future, but what if he's not?
Azareye'h Thomas has a bigger frame and is stickier in man assignments. He doesn't quite have the playmaking yet, but Gannon's willingness to vary zone and off-man will help compared to Florida State's more aggressive alignments.
Round 4, No. 114 Overall: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
While it made sense for Arizona to make do with cheap veterans at linebacker while rebuilding other parts of the roster, there's an inflection point where you need better talent than more pigeonholed bodies. Chris Paul Jr. won't single-handily save the unit as a Fred Warner presence, but he's one of the best value linebackers in the class.
An efficient tackler who is comfortable in coverage, Paul has the upside of being a versatile 3-down starter for years to come.
Round 5, No. 151 Overall: Jake Majors, IOL, Texas
The tackle market was barren by now, so Jake Majors got the nod over other interior options who were more limited to one position. Majors profiles as either a guard or center. Expectations for any Day 3 pick should be to be a backup, but it wouldn't surprise me if Majors eventually won the starting guard or center job in future years.
