RD
PICK
TEAM
GRADE
1
16
Walter Nolen DL, MISS
OVR RK: 15 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 296
He is a good inside player who will team with Calais Campbell and Dalvin Tomlinson to give them upgrades inside on a line that needed it. Nolen has big-time ability, but he needs to be more consistent and dedicated to the craft. (Pete Prisco)
B
2
47
Will Johnson CB, MICH
OVR RK: 17 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 194
Injuries didn’t help him during the pre-draft process but there was some concerning elements to his game in 2024. Tackling is a big problem. Playmaking knack is special. Can get lulled by double moves and play-action. Doesn’t look ridiculously fast and has shorter arms relative to his bigger size. This is the right value for him because of the upside with his ball skills. (Chris Trapasso)
A
3
78
Jordan Burch DL, OREG
OVR RK: 115 • POS RK: 17 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 279
Tweener type large EDGE with some interior versatility. Just never really put together consistent pass-rushing production at either position. NFL-caliber body with good movement skills. Needs to get stronger and develop more of pass-rush plan. (Chris Trapasso)
C-
4
115
Cody Simon LB, OHIOST
OVR RK: 195 • POS RK: 14 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 229
Simon is a jack of all trades, master of none. Probably best as tackler. Athletic but nothing spectacular in that regard. Has plenty of room for improvement in ball-skills department but demonstrated quality coverage instincts and awareness. Block-shedding needs work yet is a weapon as a blitzer. (Chris Trapasso)
C+
5
174
Denzel Burke CB, OHIOST
OVR RK: 116 • POS RK: 13 • HT: 5-11 • WT: 186
On the draft radar for years yet never quite improved from his early success at Ohio State. Coverage lapses were apparent on film in 2024. Coverage versatility and adequate ball skills. Tackling flashes are there. But so are easy misses. For a secondary that needs more reinforcement, this is solid pick. (Chris Trapasso)
B-
6
211
Hayden Conner IOL, TEXAS
OVR RK: 346 • POS RK: 28 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 320
Conner was not credited with any sacks allowed last season. He has positional flexibility, but there is opportunity to play early along that Arizona offensive line. Positional flexibility is important on Day 3. (Josh Edwards)
C
7
225
Kitan Crawford S, NEVADA
OVR RK: 314 • POS RK: 18 • HT: 5-11 • WT: 204
Crawford has had a long collegiate career, but he tested well during the pre-draft process and the production has been there throughout. Crawford can do a better job tackling in space, but Arizona is in a spot where Crawford does not have to play early. (Josh Edwards)